01 n. One of the grand districts or quarters into which any space or surface, as of the earth or the heavens, is conceived of as divided; hence, …
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One of the grand districts or quarters into which any space or surface, as of the earth or the heavens, is conceived of as divided; hence, in general, a portion of space or territory of indefinite extent; country; province; district; tract.“If thence he 'scappe, into whatever world, Or unknown region.” — Milton.
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Tract, part, or space, lying about and including anything; neighborhood; vicinity; sphere.“Philip, tetrarch of .. the region of Trachonitis.” — Luke iii. 1.
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The upper air; the sky; the heavens.[Obs.]“Anon the dreadful thunder Doth rend the region.” — Shak.
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The inhabitants of a district.
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Place; rank; station.[Obs. or R.]“He is of too high a region.” — Shak.