Zone
/zoʊn/noun
An area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic.
Did you know?The word 'zone' is linked to ancient astrology, where it referred to divisions of the heavens affecting human fate and destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ζώνη (zōnē)
“A girdle or belt, often symbolizing a boundary or confinement.”
Late Latin
Latin
zona
“A belt or girdle, used metaphorically for encircling areas.”
Middle French
Old French
zone
“A term for a division or belt-like region.”
17th Century
English
zone
“Adopted to signify a specific area or division on Earth, particularly in geography.”
Modern English
English
zone
“Refers to an area defined by particular characteristics, both physical and conceptual.”