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regional

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/ˈriːdʒənl/ · re-gi-on-al

pertaining to a certain area or district.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

pertaining to a certain area or district.

کسی خاص علاقے یا ضلع سے متعلق.

علاقائی

ilaqai

Synonyms

localdistrictalarea-basedمقامیضلع دارمسلمہ

Antonyms

nationalglobalcentralملکیعالمیمرکزی

Common Collocations

  • regional development
  • regional economy
  • regional differences

Example Sentences

The regional festival attracted visitors from various parts.

علاقائی میلے نے مختلف حصوں سے زائرین کو متوجہ کیا.

Ilaqaai maile ne mukhtalif hisson se zairin ko mutwajh kiya.

She is studying regional politics at university.

وہ یونیورسٹی میں علاقائی سیاست کا مطالعہ کر رہی ہے.

Woh university mein ilaqqai siyasat ka mutala kar rahi hai.

The regional cuisine is known for its unique flavors.

علاقائی کھانوں کو اس کے منفرد ذائقوں کے لئے جانا جاتا ہے.

Ilaqqai khanon ko is ke munfarid zaikon ke liye jana jata hai.

Easily Confused With

regionalism:Regionalism refers to a political ideology centered on the interests and culture of a particular area, unlike 'regional,' which merely describes pertaining to a region.

Word Family

region
nounعلاقہ
regionalize
verbعلاقائی بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'regional' as related to a 'region' or area.

Imagine a map highlighting different regions.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "regio" — a place, region

First known use: 15th century

The word 'regional' has its roots in the Latin 'regio,' which refers to an area or zone. It has evolved to refer to anything pertaining to a particular area or locality.