regionalization
|re-gion-al-i-za-tion|
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/ˌriːdʒənələˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌriːdʒənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
division into regions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'regionalization' originates from the word 'region,' which comes from Latin 'regio,' meaning 'direction, boundary, district.'
Historical Evolution
'region' evolved from the Latin word 'regio' and eventually became the modern English word 'region.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'direction or boundary,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specific area or district.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of dividing an area into smaller segments called regions.
The regionalization of the company allowed for more localized decision-making.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 06:11