Region \Re"gion\ (r?"j?n), n. [F. r['e]gion, from L. regio a direction, a boundary line, region, fr. regere to guide, direct. See Regimen.]

1. One of the grand districts or quarters into which any space or surface, as of the earth or the heavens, is conceived of as divided; hence, in general, a portion of space or territory of indefinite extent; country; province; district; tract.

If thence he 'scappe, into whatever world, Or unknown region. --Milton.

2. Tract, part, or space, lying about and including anything; neighborhood; vicinity; sphere. ``Though the fork invade the region of my heart.'' --Shak.

Philip, tetrarch of .. the region of Trachonitis. --Luke iii. 1.

3. The upper air; the sky; the heavens. [Obs.]

Anon the dreadful thunder Doth rend the region. --Shak.

4. The inhabitants of a district. --Matt. iii. 5.

5. Place; rank; station. [Obs. or R.]

He is of too high a region. --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)