Area
/ΛΙΙ.ri.Ι/noun
A space or region within defined boundaries.
Did you know?The word 'area' is rooted in Latin, where it originally referred to an open space or a place for a physical or spiritual altar.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
area
βA level piece of ground, often associated with a space for sacrifice or an altar.β
Middle French
French
aire
βAn open space or surface, derived from Latin.β
16th Century
English
area
βAdopted into English, retaining the meaning of an open or defined space.β
Modern English
English
area
βRefers broadly to any defined space or region.β