Type: Noun
Origin: Arabic/Urdu
Definition: A specific geographic area, district, or territory
Synonyms (Urdu): خطہ، خطہ زمین، ضلع
Synonyms (English): area, region, territory, district
Antonyms (Urdu): غیر علاقہ، غیر متعلقہ حصہ
Antonyms (English): non-region, unrelated area
Polarity: Neutral
Register: Everyday, formal, literary
Key Nuances:
Can refer to administrative, geographic, or social areas
Usage Contexts:
Maps and geography
Administrative and governance
Travel and navigation
Example Sentences:
Urdu: یہ علاقہ بہت پرامن ہے
English: This area is very peaceful
Urdu: حکومت نے نئے علاقہ میں ترقیاتی کام شروع کیے
English: The government started development work in the new region
Urdu: علاقہ کے لوگ بہت مہمان نواز ہیں
English: The people of the area are very hospitable
Cultural Insight:
Frequently used in Urdu to define communities, administrative boundaries, and regions.
Related Terms:
خطہ (Region)
ضلع (District)
زمین (Land)