zoning
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The system by which a local government divides land into areas for particular uses, such as housing, business, or industry.
Usage notes
"Zoning laws" is the most common collocation, and can permit or restrict specific land uses.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The new shopping mall couldn't be built because the area's _____ only permitted residential use."
Answer: zoning
In your own words, what does "zoning" mean?
The system by which a local government divides land into areas for particular uses, such as housing, business, or industry.