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zone

Definitions of zone
  1. noun
    any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
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    examples:
    tropiques
    the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
    types:
    zone climatique
    any of the geographical zones loosely divided according to prevailing climate and latitude
    zone subtropicale
    regions adjacent to the tropics
    type of:
    aire géographique, région géographique
    a demarcated area of the Earth
  2. noun
    an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found
    synonyms: région
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    type of:
    région, étendue
    the extended spatial location of something
  3. noun
    an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
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    type of:
    région, étendue
    the extended spatial location of something
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