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regional pattern

[/ˈriːdʒənəl ˈpætərn/]
nounpl: regional patterns
padrão regional
1. A recurring or characteristic structure, design, or tendency that is specific to or distinctive of a particular geographic area or region
The regional pattern of rainfall affects agriculture in different ways across the country.
O padrão regional de chuvas afeta a agricultura de diferentes maneiras em todo o país.
2. A geographic distribution or arrangement of phenomena, characteristics, or data that varies by region
Urban planners study regional patterns of population density to improve infrastructure.
Os urbanistas estudam padrões regionais de densidade populacional para melhorar a infraestrutura.
Synonyms
regional trendgeographic patternterritorial patternlocal pattern
Antonyms
global patternuniform patternnational average

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrão regional
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
padrão regional
Common in academic and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
padrão regional
Standard usage, may emphasize local characteristics
Portugal
padrão regional
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow a regional pattern
break the regional pattern
establish a regional pattern
regional patterns of distribution
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