1usually regionalsA stamp, newspaper, or other thing produced or used in a particular region.
‘Findlay is more interested in local weekly papers than prestigious regionals such as the Post.’
1.1regionalsNorth American A sporting contest involving competitors from a particular region.
‘the opening game of the Little League Senior Division Softball Eastern Regionals’
‘The winner of the gold, silver and bronze medals in the regionals participated in the national abilympics held in November 2002.’
‘I went to regionals and was excited because the state champion from the year before was also in my regional and had attended my school when he won.’
‘Hundreds of dancers ages 9 to 19 participate in regionals and finals, coming away with a clearer picture of their future.’
‘This summer in Lincoln, after breezing through the seven-state regionals in Oregon, Sean qualified for the junior amateur category and won his own national championship.’
‘‘Soccer regionals begin next week,’ he said grimly.’
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