Regional Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɹidʒənəɫ/

REE-juh-nuhl

UK

/ɹˈiːdʒənəl/

REE-juh-nuhl

Definition

Relating to a particular area, district, or region, rather than the whole country or world.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal and neutral contexts (news, reports). Goes before a noun: 'regional government', 'regional cuisine'. Different from 'local' (smaller area) and 'national' (whole country).

• Spanish: regional
• Portuguese (BR): regional
• Portuguese (PT): regional
• Chinese (Simplified): 区域的 - 地区的
• Chinese (Traditional): 區域的 - 地方的
• Hindi: क्षेत्रीय
• Arabic: إقليمي
• Bengali: আঞ্চলিক
• Russian: региональный
• Japanese: 地域の - 地方の
• Vietnamese: khu vực - vùng miền
• Korean: 지역의
• Turkish: bölgesel
• Urdu: علاقائی
• Indonesian: regional - daerah

Example Sentences

She attended a regional meeting last week.

basic

This dish is a regional specialty.

basic

There are regional differences in language.

basic

He's famous for bringing regional flavors to international cuisine.

natural

The festival celebrates regional traditions and music.

natural

Our company just opened a regional office in the north.

natural