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regions
REE-juhnz
Regions (noun) means Areas outside a country's capital or main city, especially when contrasted with it. Example: “House prices have risen faster in the regions than in the capital.”
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Areas outside a country's capital or main city, especially when contrasted with it.
"House prices have risen faster in the regions than in the capital."
"Many theatre companies now tour the regions instead of staying in the capital."
"Local newspapers in the regions often cover stories the national press ignores."
How to use regions
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed, often in British and Australian English, to mean "everywhere outside the capital city."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “regions” mean?
The word “regions” means areas outside a country's capital or main city, especially when contrasted with it. In plain terms, used, often in British and Australian English, to mean "everywhere outside the capital city.".
How do you pronounce “regions”?
“Regions” is pronounced REE-juhnz (/ˈɹi.d͡ʒənz/ in IPA).
How do you use “regions” in a sentence?
Here is “regions” used in a sentence: “House prices have risen faster in the regions than in the capital.”
What part of speech is “regions”?
“Regions” is a noun.
Is “regions” a common word?
“Regions” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between the capital and the regions?
The capital is a country's main city, usually its political and economic centre. The regions are everywhere else — the towns, counties and rural areas beyond it. People speak of "the regions" to highlight life, funding or opportunities outside the dominant city, often to point out how differently the two can be treated.
What does "the regions" mean?
"The regions" refers to the areas of a country that lie outside the capital or largest city. It is often used in news, politics and business to talk about everywhere beyond the main hub — regional economies, regional news or investment in the regions — usually contrasting them with the centre.
What is an example of "the regions" in a sentence?
You might hear, "The company is moving jobs from the capital out to the regions," or "Broadband is slower in the regions than in the city." In each case the word points to the parts of the country away from the main city, framed in contrast with it.
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