region

simple noun72 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
northern region8.2

Also southern, eastern, western.

large region8.0

Refers to a geographically extensive area.

small region7.8

Refers to a geographically limited area.

entire region7.5
whole region7.4
specific region7.3
poor region7.3

Lacking wealth.

particular region7.2
remote region7.1
border region7.0
mountain region7.0

An area with many mountains.

distinct region6.8
brain region6.8

A specific part of the brain.

geographical region6.6
geographic region6.5
underdeveloped region6.4

Not advanced economically.

depressed region6.1

Economically weak.

peripheral region6.0
arid region5.9

A dry area with little rainfall.

outlying region5.8
far-flung region5.5
sth varies from region to region6.7

Indicates that something is different depending on the geographical area.

in a/the region8.5
within a/the region7.6
in the region of6.2

Figurative. Used to mean 'approximately' or 'about' a certain number or amount.

live in a region7.5
visit a region7.2
explore a region7.0
inhabit a region6.5
occupy a region6.3
populate a region6.1
region cover sth6.9

Used to describe the size or extent of a region.