B2adjective3K

UK/["/ˈriːdʒənl/"]/US/["/ˈriːdʒənl/"]/

Meaning of Regional

of or relating to a region

In simple words: Related to a specific area or region.

Regional in a sentence

  • services available at a **local and regional** level
  • the conflict between **regional and national** interests
  • a **regional assembly/council/government**
  • a **regional director/manager**
  • national initiatives for **regional development**
  • a **regional office/centre/agency**
  • This issue affects regional security and has international implications.
  • regional variations in pronunciation
  • regional elections/​newspapers

How to use Regional

Use 'regional' to describe something that is specific to a particular area, such as 'regional cuisine.' It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual slang conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'region' in 'regional' — imagine a map highlighting different regions.

Related words

Collocations with Regional

  • regional dialect
  • regional cuisine
  • regional differences
  • regional government
  • regional economy

Synonyms for Regional

Opposites of Regional

Common mistakes with Regional

  • Confusing 'regional' with 'national' — 'regional' refers to a smaller area.
  • Using 'regional' without a noun, like 'regional food,' can sound awkward.
  • Mixing up 'regional' with 'local' — 'local' often implies a smaller scope than 'regional.'

Compare Regional with Local, District, Provincial

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Frequently asked questions about Regional

What does Regional mean?

Related to a specific area or region.

What is the definition of Regional?

of or relating to a region

How do you use Regional in a sentence?

services available at a **local and regional** level

Can you give another example of Regional?

the conflict between **regional and national** interests

What are synonyms for Regional?

Common alternatives include local, area-specific, district, provincial, territorial.

What is the opposite of Regional?

Opposite meanings include national, global.

What words go with Regional?

It commonly pairs with regional dialect, regional cuisine, regional differences, regional government, regional economy.

What are common mistakes when using Regional?

Confusing 'regional' with 'national' — 'regional' refers to a smaller area. Using 'regional' without a noun, like 'regional food,' can sound awkward. Mixing up 'regional' with 'local' — 'local' often implies a smaller scope than 'regional.'

How do you pronounce Regional?

US: /["/ˈriːdʒənl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈriːdʒənl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Regional?

Use 'regional' to describe something that is specific to a particular area, such as 'regional cuisine.' It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual slang conversations.

What CEFR level is Regional?

"Regional" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.