zone
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/zoʊn/
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/zəʊn/
distinct area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zone' originates from the Greek word 'zōnē,' meaning 'belt' or 'girdle.'
Historical Evolution
'zōnē' transformed into the Latin word 'zona,' and eventually became the modern English word 'zone.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'belt' or 'girdle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'area or region.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic.
The city is divided into several zones for administrative purposes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35