relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area
region+al
Shared component: region · area
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region
area
Related forms: region · 16 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesA region defined by natural characteristics such as climate, topography, and native plant and animal life, rather than by political boundaries.
bio+region
Shared component: region · area
A major area of the earth's surface defined by its distinct climate, geology, and community of living organisms.
eco+region
Shared component: region · area
A part or division of a larger region.
sub+region
Shared component: region · area
In a way that relates to or is characteristic of a particular region.
region+al+ly
Shared component: region · area
Relating to or defined by a bioregion, a geographical area defined by its natural characteristics and ecological systems rather than political boundaries.
bio+region+al
Shared component: region · area
Relating to or characteristic of an ecoregion, a major ecological community defined by its distinct climate, geography, and species.
eco+region+al
Shared component: region · area
Covering or applying to an entire region.
region+wide
Shared component: region · area
A person who advocates for or emphasizes the interests, culture, or political autonomy of a particular region.
region+al+ist
Shared component: region · area
Relating to or characteristic of a subdivision of a larger region.
sub+region+al
Shared component: region · area
Divided or organized into regions.
region+al+ized
Shared component: region · area
Existing or occurring between two or more regions.
inter+region+al
Shared component: region · area
The process of dividing something into regions or of making something regional in character.
region+al+ization
Shared component: region · area
regionalizeExtended relation
To organize something into regions or regional units.
region+al+ize
Extended relation: region · area
extra-regionalExtended relation
Relating to or involving areas outside a specific region.
extra+region+al
Extended relation: region · area
region-specificExtended relation
Designed for, applicable to, or characteristic of a particular region.
region+specific
Extended relation: region · area