raion

Meaning

Noun

An administrative unit of some Eastern European and Asian states.

Origin

From Russian райо́н, archaic райо́нъ, from French rayon ("honeycomb, department"). More recently influenced by the same name used in other post-Soviet states. Compare Ukrainian райо́н.

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