regional
Translation
regional, local, provincial
Examples
We attended a regional conference.
We attended a regional conference.
There are regional differences in dialect.
There are regional differences in dialect.
Grammar Patterns
((regional)) ((noun)) a regional office
Similar Words
Synonyms: local, provincial, district
Etymology
From 'region' + '-al', an adjective-forming suffix meaning 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
If something pertains to a 'region', it is 'regional'. The '-al' suffix is a common sign of an adjective.