This is the 535th most frequent Finnish word.
seudun
"Seudun" means "of the region" or "of the area" in English.
Here, 'seudun' describes 'historia' (history), noting that the historical aspects are attributed to or are in relation to the region in question.
Seudun historia ulottuu vuosisatojen taakse.
The history of the region spans centuries back.
In this example, 'seudun' indicates that the part being referred to is a specific section of the broader region, showcasing its usage in spatial context.
Tämä laji kasvaa vain tässä seudun osassa.
This species grows only in this part of the region.
The word 'seudun' is the genitive singular form of 'seutu', indicating possession, meaning 'of the region'.