Phrase guide

orogenous zone

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A region characterized by mountain-building.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, often

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Examples

  • Orogenous zones are usually found along plate boundaries.
  • The villagers were astonished to learn that they were living in an orogenous zone.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: orogenic belt, orogen

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

By analogy to erogenous zone.