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Etymology of the French word region

the Old French word region
derived from the Latin word regio (area, region; neighborhood)
derived from the Latin word regere (rule, guide; manage)
using the Proto-Indo-European prefix reg- (to move in a straight line)

Derivations in other languages

English region

Usage

Word found in Old French



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