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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

location go
a point or extent in space

region go
a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth

area, country
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

noun.location

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arena go
the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held
high country go
an area lying above the piedmont but below the timberline
bed ground, bed-ground, bedground go
an area on which a drove of cattle or sheep can sleep for a night
broadcast area go
the area over which a radio or tv transmission can be received
center, centre, eye, heart, middle go
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
corner go
a place off to the side of an area
corner go
a remote area
disaster area go
a region whose population is affected by a general disaster
repair, resort, haunt, hangout, stamping ground go
a frequently visited place
hearth, fireside go
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
hunting ground go
an area in which game is hunted
no-go area go
an area that is dangerous or impossible to enter or to which entry is forbidden
no man's land go
an unoccupied area between the front lines of opposing armies
quadrant go
the area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle
quadrant go
any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes
rain shadow go
an area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it
staging area go
an area where troops and equipment in transit are assembled before a military operation
open, clear go
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
free port, free zone go
an area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties
anchorage, anchorage ground go
place for vessels to anchor
playground, resort area, vacation spot go
an area where many people go for recreation
block, city block go
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
neighborhood go
an area within a city or town that has some distinctive features (especially one forming a community)
retreat go
a place of privacy
safety, refuge go
a safe place
danger go
a dangerous place
scene go
the place where some action occurs
section go
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
shrubbery go
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
space go
an area reserved for some particular purpose
tank farm go
an area used exclusively for storing petroleum in large tanks
winner's circle go
a small area at a racecourse where awards are given to the owners of winning horses