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regionally-focused

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/ˈriːdʒənəli ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈriːdʒənəli ˈfəʊkəst/

localized emphasis

Etymology
Etymology Information

'regionally-focused' originates from the word 'region,' which comes from Latin 'regio,' meaning 'direction, boundary, district.' The suffix '-ally' is used to form adverbs, and 'focused' comes from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth, fireplace.'

Historical Evolution

'Region' evolved from the Latin 'regio' through Old French 'region' into Middle English 'regioun.' 'Focus' transformed from Latin 'focus' into the modern English 'focus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'region' referred to a 'direction or boundary,' but over time it evolved to mean a 'specific geographic area.' 'Focus' originally meant 'hearth' but evolved to mean 'center of interest or activity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated or specialized in a specific geographic area or region.

The company adopted a regionally-focused marketing strategy to better serve local customers.

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Last updated: 2025/02/01 15:59