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zone

/zoʊn/

[/zoʊn/]

area with a purpose

Intermediatenoun

Definition

An area that is different from others around it or that is used for a particular purpose.

Example

Cars are not allowed in the pedestrian zone in the centre of the old town.

Cars are not allowed in the pedestrian zone in the centre of the old town.

Etymology

From Latin 'zona', a belt or girdle, from Greek 'zone'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in planning, geography, and many figurative phrases.

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