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A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country.
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An administrative subdivision of certain countries, including Canada and China.
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(historical, Ancient Rome, Roman Empire) An area outside Italy which is administered by a Roman governor or prefect.
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(Christianity) An area under the jurisdiction of an archbishop, typically comprising a number of adjacent dioceses.
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(Roman Catholicism) An area under the jurisdiction of a provincial within a monastic order.
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(in the plural, chiefly with definite article) The parts of a country outside its national capital.
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(geology) A major region defined by common geologic attributes and history.
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An area of activity, responsibility or knowledge; the proper concern of a particular person or concept.