regionalize

especially British, re·gion·al·ise

[ree-juh-nl-ahyz]

verb (used with or without object)

regionalized, regionalizing 

1. to separate into or arrange by regions.

Other Word Forms

• regionalization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of regionalize¹

First recorded in 1920–25; regional + -ize

Example Sentences

“The best way out is to regionalize and see how we can do ministry peacefully and do ministry within our context, our culture,” Knight said.

From Seattle Times

Amazon said this week its plan to regionalize its warehouse network had paid off.

From Seattle Times

Labor shortages continue, for instance, and the rush to regionalize supply chains has increased demand for commodities in many parts of the world.

From Reuters

“Let’s throw three more Daytons in, regionalize it up and play it out, let some more kids get in there,” Brey said.

From Seattle Times

In many ways it’s a diminution, a term — like “Southern writer” — that’s meant to regionalize and reduce.

From Los Angeles Times