retreat vs area

retreat and area both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
retreat	Yes	No	Yes	No
area	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, area is a hypernym of retreat; that is, area is a word with a broader meaning than retreat:

As nouns, area is a hypernym of retreat; that is, area is a word with a broader meaning than retreat:

retreat: a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
area: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

Other hypernyms of retreat include country.

retreat (noun)	area (noun)
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat	a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation	the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)	a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
an area where you can be alone	a subject of study
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset	a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position	a particular environment or walk of life
a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

retreat (verb)	area (verb)
make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
pull back or move away or backward
move back
move away, as for privacy