Definitions

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  • Of or pertaining to a subregion: as, subregional divisions; subregional distribution of animals or plants.

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to a subregion
  • noun sports A tournament, especially a qualifier, held below the regional level

Etymologies

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subregion +‎ -al

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Examples

  • "There are very significant problems among the subregional organizations," Mr. Shifter said.

    Venezuela Hosts Regional Summit, Excluding U.S. Ezequiel Minaya 2011

  • There's many subregional organizations in the hemisphere, some of which we belong to.

    Latin America Summit Ends With High Hopes but Few Details Ezequiel Minaya 2011

  • It was not so much interested in multilateral agreements brokered through the UN or the global trading system as in subregional and bilateral deals furthering its national aims.

    The Chinese behemoth awakes 2010

  • These are small markets that are going to have to link to larger markets — subregional integration.

    Helping Africa Grow 2010

  • "Coups d'-etat are illegitimate acts that constitute a severe setback for democratization in West Africa and a threat to national cohesion and stability, with significant subregional implications," the

    Progress in West Africa Remains Fragile 2009

  • Secretary-General noting that growing international engagement, coupled with bold national and subregional initiatives, are beginning to yield results.

    Progress in West Africa Remains Fragile 2009

  • In addition, historical differences in their development during recent geological time and geomorphic processes that have affected different regions (e.g., extent of Pleistocene glaciations, age, and connectivity to southern areas), will contribute to regional, subregional, and local variability in ecosystem structure and function.

    Freshwater ecosystems in the Arctic 2009

  • Judicial branch: High Court - regional, subregional, and village courts; also have military and special courts

    Eritrea 2008

  • EritreaHigh Court - regional, subregional, and village courts; also have military and special courts

    Judicial branch 2008

  • To encourage and sustain regional and subregional mechanisms for preventing conflict and promoting political stability, and to ensure a reliable flow of resources for peacekeeping operations on the continent.

    United Nations Millennium Declaration 2008

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