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Definition zone in British English

zone noun

[countable] noun
/zəʊn/
1

an area that has an important or typical feature

Example

the coastal/earthquake zone

Example

Climbing another 50 feet would bring her out of the danger zone.

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1.1

an area where a particular activity is allowed or not allowed

Example

a combat zone

Example

a free-trade zone

Example

a traffic-free/smoke-free/alcohol-free zone

Example

a loading zone

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1.2

an area where only particular people are allowed

Example

a pedestrian zone

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1.3

a division of a larger area that is divided according to a system

Example

Your ticket is valid for Zones 1 and 2 only.

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1.4

one of the large areas that the world is divided into according to its temperature

Example

the Temperate Zone

Definition zone in British English