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régional
/ʁe.ʒjɔ.nal/
regional
Les traditions régionales sont très importantes en France.
Regional traditions are very important in France.
general
Relating to a particular region or area, rather than a whole country or the world.
Le gouvernement a lancé un programme de développement régional.
The government launched a regional development program.
Often used to describe cultural, economic, or administrative divisions within a country.
Collocations
autorité régionaleregional authorityéconomie régionaleregional economylangue régionaleregional language
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Administrative Use
In France, 'régional' often refers to the administrative regions established by the government.
Word Origin
From Old French 'regional', from Latin 'regionalis', from 'regio' (region).
Usage Notes
Can refer to administrative divisions, cultural differences, or economic zones within a country.
Word Breakdown
région
region
root-al
relating to
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