No. 254 in Bulgarian
област
"Oblast" in Bulgarian means "region" or "province."
In a sentence
Той живее в областта на науката.
He lives in the field of science.
In this context, "област" is used metaphorically to signify a domain or field of activity or study, illustrating that the individual is involved in or associated with the subject of science.
Областта около града е пълна с зелени площи.
The area around the city is full of green spaces.
Here, "област" is used as a geographic term referring to a region or zone surrounding the specified urban location.
Този закон важи за всички области в страната.
This law applies to all regions in the country.
In this usage, "област" refers to administrative divisions or provinces within a nation, depicting governance or legal applicability.
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