regionalize

verb

re·​gion·​al·​ize ˈrē-jə-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce regionalize (audio)
ˈrēj-nə-ˌlīz
regionalized; regionalizing

transitive verb

: to divide into regions or administrative districts : arrange regionally
regionalization
ˌrē-jə-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce regionalize (audio)
ˌrēj-nə-lə-
noun

Examples of regionalize in a Sentence

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The rules are fairly accommodating, in order for the events to field more teams in a sport that is highly regionalized. — David Waldstein, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2023 It may be regionalized now, but the fame afforded to Clyne from that song never left him in southern Arizona. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026 This is about perception, momentum and connecting with and regionalizing a fan base. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 Ayer and Shirley regionalized their school systems in 2010 and turned the 1960s high school into a state-of-the-art building. — Susan Moeller, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for regionalize

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of regionalize was in 1917

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“Regionalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regionalize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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