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 Region \Re"gion\ (r?"j?n), n. [F. r['e]gion, from L. regio a
   direction, a boundary line, region, fr. regere to guide,
   direct. See {Regimen}.]
   1. 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.
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            If thence he 'scappe, into whatever world,
            Or unknown region.                    --Milton.
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   2. Tract, part, or space, lying about and including anything;
      neighborhood; vicinity; sphere. "Though the fork invade
      the region of my heart." --Shak.
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            Philip, tetrarch of .. the region of Trachonitis.
                                                  --Luke iii. 1.
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   3. The upper air; the sky; the heavens. [Obs.]
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            Anon the dreadful thunder
            Doth rend the region.                 --Shak.
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   4. The inhabitants of a district. --Matt. iii. 5.
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   5. Place; rank; station. [Obs. or R.]
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            He is of too high a region.           --Shak.
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