a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function | the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave |
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary | a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony |
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve | a family of similar musical instrument playing together |
a subject of study | |
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | |
a particular environment or walk of life | |