German word

überregional

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈyːbɐʁegi̯oˌnaːl/

Meaning

  • adjectivecross-regional

Example

Das Portal bietet überregionale Informationen.

The portal provides cross-regional information.

Illustration for überregional (cross-regional)

More examples

überregionale Medien erreichen ein breiteres Publikum.

Cross-regional media reach a broader audience.

Core concept

A single information network links several local areas without stopping at one area's boundary.

Common phrases

  • überregionale Medien

    cross-regional media

  • überregionale Reichweite

    cross-regional reach

  • überregionale Kooperation

    cross-regional cooperation

Similar words

bundesweit: Extending throughout the country.
regional: Restricted to a specific region or limited area.
landesweit: Extending throughout one federal state.

Definition in German

Auf mehrere Regionen bezogen; über die lokale Ebene hinausgehend.

Word origin

Überregional combines German über- ('beyond') with regional, an adjective formed from Region and ultimately from Latin regio.

Usage tips

  • Überregional can describe media, services, or events spanning several regions, but bundesweit specifically means nationwide.

Opposites

Related words

  • Überregionalitätcross-regionalitynoun
  • Überregionalisierungcross-regionalizationnoun

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