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- pronunciation:
- ri
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to a particular geographic area.
The children learn the country's official dialect in school but use their regional dialect at home.Now we'll take a look at the regional weather map. |
| definition 2: |
having reference to defined political and administrative units.
The dispute was merely regional. |
| related words: |
local, state |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(often pl.) something such as a sports tournament that serves a particular region.
She scored well at the regionals last spring. |
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| derivation: |
regionally (adv.) |
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