Word
regionally
Phoneticsre·gion·al·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹidʒənəɫi/
UK/ɹˈiːdʒənəli/
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to a specific area or part of a country. You use this to describe things that happen or exist within a local area rather than the whole country.
adv. in a manner relating to a specific area or part of a country. Often used to describe the distribution of a phenomenon or the focus of a particular activity.
Examples
“The company operates regionally across several different states.”
“The new policy was designed to address regionally specific issues like local water shortages and traffic congestion.”
“While the global market remains volatile, the firm has managed to grow regionally by focusing on high-demand sectors within its own national borders.”
Examples
simple
“The company operates regionally across several different states.”
contextual
“The new policy was designed to address regionally specific issues like local water shortages and traffic congestion.”
complex
“While the global market remains volatile, the firm has managed to grow regionally by focusing on high-demand sectors within its own national borders.”
Real-World Examples
“At receptions at Labour conference, Burnham played a series of regionally specific tracks – but did he hit the right notes?” Etymology
From regional + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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