Definition: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
Usage: his state is in the deep south
Similar words: territorial division, administrative district, administrative division
Definition: a district defined for administrative purposes
Synonyms: responsibility, province
Definition: the proper sphere or extent of your activities
Usage: it was his province to take care of himself
Similar words: orbit, field, area, arena, sphere, domain
Definition: a particular environment or walk of life
Usage: his social sphere is limited; it was a closed area of employment; he's out of my orbit