1. Separate, clearly defined areas or regions with different characteristics, purposes, or boundaries
The city is divided into distinct zones for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.
A cidade é dividida em zonas distintas para fins residenciais, comerciais e industriais.
2. Non-overlapping geographical or spatial regions that are easily differentiated
The ocean has distinct zones based on depth and light penetration.
O oceano tem zonas distintas baseadas na profundidade e penetração de luz.