2
: of, relating to, characteristic of, or serving a region
a regional high school
3
: marked by regionalism
regional art
: something (such as a branch of an organization or an edition of a magazine) that serves a region
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
That places them in the Late Republican Age to the Imperial Age, a time when Rome was expanding from a regional republic to an expansive empire.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024
The Hurricanes, who needed four wins in a row this week to win the ACC tournament and qualify for an NCAA regional, head home to Miami.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024
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Adjective
But critics noted that the fees might pose a financial burden for regional hospitals, wastewater treatment facilities and other essential operations that may have to pay them.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
That places them in the Late Republican Age to the Imperial Age, a time when Rome was expanding from a regional republic to an expansive empire.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Noun
State regionals The Southern California regional playoffs in baseball and softball begin on Tuesday even though lots of section champions in both sports have opted out.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024
The Hurricanes, who needed four wins in a row this week to win the ACC tournament and qualify for an NCAA regional, head home to Miami.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024
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“Regional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regional. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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