SPHERE

(AREA) [noun] [C] - a range or area of activityIt is sometimes difficult for film stars to keep the public and private spheres of their lives separate.The minister said that the government planned to develop exchanges with other countries, particularly in cultural, scientific and economic spheres.Most of our friends come from the same social sphere as we do.He likes to work by himself within a clearly defined sphere of authority/responsibility.In his speech, the President said that his goal was to give all citizens full rights in every sphere of life.This part of the world has for many years come under America's sphere of influence.