Regional — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈrē-jə-nᵊl/ re·gion·al

Meaning & Definition of Regional

Regional (adjective)

  1. affecting a particular region, localized
  2. of, relating to, characteristic of, or serving a region
  3. marked by regionalism

Regional (noun)

  1. something (such as a branch of an organization or an edition of a magazine) that serves a region

Regional (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in local

    similar: local, aboriginal, autochthonous, born, domestic, endemic, indigenous, native, original
    opposite: nonindigenous, nonnative, imported, introduced, transplanted, alien, exotic, foreign, strange, expatriate, immigrant

  2. as in dialectical, nonstandard

    similar: dialectal, dialectical, nonstandard, colloquial, conversational, informal, nonformal, nonliterary, unbookish, unliterary, vernacular, vulgar, incorrect, nongrammatical, substandard, uneducated, ungrammatical, unlearned, slang, slangy
    opposite: bookish, formal, learned, literary, standard, undialectical, correct, educated, genteel, grammatical, proper

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Regional

The most common words with a similar meaning to Regional:

local, aboriginal, autochthonous, born, domestic, endemic, indigenous, native, original, dialectal, dialectical, nonstandard, colloquial, conversational, informal, nonformal, nonliterary, unbookish, unliterary, vernacular, vulgar, incorrect, nongrammatical, substandard, uneducated, ungrammatical, unlearned, slang, slangy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Regional

Words with the opposite meaning of Regional:

nonindigenous, nonnative, imported, introduced, transplanted, alien, exotic, foreign, strange, expatriate, immigrant, bookish, formal, learned, literary, standard, undialectical, correct, educated, genteel, grammatical, proper

Origin & Etymology of Regional

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Regional

Words & Phrases Containing Regional

regionally, complex regional pain syndrome, interregional

Frequently Asked Questions about Regional

What does "Regional" mean?

"Regional" means affecting a particular region, localized. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: affecting a particular region, localized. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Regional"?

Other words for "Regional" include local, aboriginal, autochthonous, born, domestic, endemic, indigenous and native. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Regional" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Regional"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Regional". Common alternatives include local, aboriginal, autochthonous, born, domestic, endemic, indigenous, native, original and dialectal.

What is the opposite of "Regional"?

Antonyms of "Regional" include nonindigenous, nonnative, imported, introduced, transplanted, alien, exotic and foreign.

Is "Regional" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Regional" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Regional" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Regional" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Regional"?

"Regional" is pronounced /ˈrē-jə-nᵊl/ and divided into syllables as re·gion·al.

What is the origin of the word "Regional"?

First known use: 15th century.