regionally-oriented
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/ˈriːdʒənəli ˈɔːrientɪd/
focused on a specific area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'regionally-oriented' originates from the word 'region,' which comes from Latin 'regio,' meaning 'direction, boundary, district.'
Historical Evolution
'region' evolved from the Latin word 'regio' through Old French 'region' and eventually became the modern English word 'region.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'region' meant 'direction or boundary,' but over time it evolved to mean 'a specific area or district.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused or directed towards a specific region or area.
The company adopted a regionally-oriented marketing strategy to cater to local preferences.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42