subarea

[ suhb-air-ee-uh ]

noun

1. a subsidiary area, field, study, or the like.

Other Words From

• sub·are·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subarea¹

sub- + area

Example Sentences

As part of this, a new subarea of research grew: Why is it that teenagers seem especially prone to bad decisions?

From Slate

She also stated that any shipments of fish harvested in what’s known as subarea 48.3 would likely be barred from entering the U.S., a preliminary view she said was shared with the U.K. government and U.S. importers to guide their decision-making.

From Seattle Times

“We recognize that fish from this subarea has represented a substantial percentage of toothfish imports,” according to the letter, which was sent to a bipartisan group of seven House members concerned about the impact of a ban on the seafood industry.

From Seattle Times

The subarea plan process, which would take into 2021, would involve discussions with stakeholders and nearby residents to determine what kind of housing would be the best fit for the current fairgrounds and the surrounding area.

From Washington Times

Hart says he plans to include funding for what’s called a subarea plan in his 2020 budget proposal.

From Washington Times