the regions

plural noun

British

: the parts of a country that are not close to the capital city

attempts to go outside of London and stimulate cultural life in the regions

Examples of the regions in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The logos of France Télévisions or the CNC, as well as mentions of the regions hosting productions, received extremely enthusiastic applause, probably more than usual, as a deliberate act of support. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026

Petco Park and the Padres are an important economic driver to the regions economy, contributing more than their fair share through interrelated economic activity, supporting 13,500 jobs and generating millions of dollars to the city’s general fund each year. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026

When completed, the bidirectional cable, called the Tyrrhenian Link, will increase electricity exchange between the regions, bolster grid reliability, and help grid operators efficiently use more renewable energy. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026

As gravitational collapse occurs, the regions that attract the most matter into them the fastest begin growing ever more rapidly. — Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for the regions

• collegians
• harijans
• norwegians
• subregions
• legions