🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

regionale

Pronunciation / Transliteration: regionale

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Regional/ˈriː.dʒən.əl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La cucina regionale è molto varia."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of a particular region.

    "The regional cuisine varies significantly from one area to another."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to a specific geographic area or locality.

    "The regional government has implemented new policies to support local businesses."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'regional' originates from the Latin word 'regio', meaning 'a direction, a boundary, or a district'. It evolved through Middle French 'régional' in the 14th century, reflecting a focus on specific areas or districts.

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