regional

[ ree-juh-nl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a region of considerable extent; not merely local:

   a regional meeting of the Boy Scouts.

2. of or relating to a particular region, district, area, or part, as of a country; sectional; local:

   regional differences in pronunciation.

3. Medicine/Medical, Anatomy. pertaining to, affecting, or localized in a particular area or part of the body:

   regional anesthesia.

4. having, exhibiting, or characterized by regionalism:

   He writes regional novels.

noun

1. Often regionals. a regional competition or tournament:

   The basketball team won the regionals.

2. a regional company, branch, stock exchange, etc.:

   Regionals are getting stiff competition from the national firms.

regional

/ ˈriːdʒənəl /

adjective

1. of, characteristic of, or limited to a region

   the regional dialects of English

Derived Forms

• ˈregionally, adverb

Other Words From

• region·al·ly adverb
• inter·region·al adjective
• inter·region·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of regional¹

From the Latin word regiōnālis, dating back to 1645–55. See region, -al ¹

Example Sentences

As regional emblems go, only the palm tree seems to rival the bird of paradise in popularity.

From Los Angeles Times

But many residents feel the unofficial community-generated effort is not being matched by the authorities – either at the regional or national level.

From BBC

But more than a year into this regional conflict, friction is also being felt along its quietest frontier.

From BBC

The actor is tackling his dream role at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, the rare regional theater that’s municipally owned and operated.

From Los Angeles Times

St. Denis is a “small regional hospital” somewhere in Oregon, an underfunded “safety net” institution where everyone is treated and no one gets asked for their insurance.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• local
• provincial
• territorial