area
     n 1: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary
          (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished
          by its people or culture or geography); "it was a
          mountainous area"; "Bible country" [syn: {country}]
     2: a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere
        is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's
        out of my orbit" [syn: {sphere}, {domain}, {orbit}, {field},
         {arena}]
     3: a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization";
        "areas of interest include..."
     4: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or
        function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of
        room for servants"
     5: a part of an animal that has a special function or is
        supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal
        region" [syn: {region}]
     6: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a
        boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500
        square feet in area" [syn: {expanse}, {surface area}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0