subregion

sub·re·gion

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb-ree-juh n]
- /ˈsʌbˌri dʒən/
- /sˈʌbriːdʒən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-ree-juh n]
- /ˈsʌbˌri dʒən/

Definitions of subregion word

noun subregion a division or subdivision of a region, especially a division of a zoogeographical region. 1
noun subregion a subdivision of a region, esp a zoogeographical or ecological region 0
noun subregion any of the divisions of a region, esp. with reference to plant and animal distribution 0

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Origin of subregion

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; sub- + region

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Parts of speech for Subregion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Subregion

subregion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

subregion usage trend in Literature

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