regional
Regional (adj) means relating to a particular area or district rather than the whole country. Example: “The company opened a new regional office in Manchester.”
How to use regional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with one area rather than the whole country or the world.
Word forms
regionals plural
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The company opened a new _____ office in Manchester.
Etymology
From Middle French régional, from Latin regiōnālis, itself from regiō ("region, district").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “regional” mean?
The word “regional” means relating to a particular area or district rather than the whole country. In plain terms, to do with one area rather than the whole country or the world.
How do you pronounce “regional”?
“Regional” is pronounced REE-juh-nuhl (/ˈɹi.d͡ʒə.nəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “regional” in a sentence?
Here is “regional” used in a sentence: “The company opened a new regional office in Manchester.”
What part of speech is “regional”?
Depending on how it is used, “regional” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “regional” come from?
The word “regional” comes from Latin. From Middle French régional, from Latin regiōnālis, itself from regiō ("region, district").
Is “regional” a common word?
“Regional” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “regional” have?
“Regional” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to a particular area or district rather than the whole country.
What is the difference between regional and national?
Regional refers to one particular area or district within a country, while national relates to the whole country. A regional newspaper covers a single part of the nation, whereas a national one covers all of it. Regional is the smaller, more local of the two scales.
What is the difference between regional and local?
Both describe something limited to an area, but the scale differs. Local usually means a single town, neighbourhood, or immediate community. Regional covers a wider zone made up of several localities — a whole county, state, or part of a country rather than one spot.
What is an example of regional?
A regional accent, regional cuisine, or a regional sports league are all examples, each belonging to one part of a country rather than the whole. British dialects such as Geordie or Scouse, and local dishes tied to a county, show clear regional variation within one nation.
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