regionalization

/riːˌdʒɛnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of organizing or dividing something (such as a country, economy, or system) into regions, often for administrative or political purposes.
    • The government's plan for regionalization faced opposition from those who preferred a centralized approach.
    • The regionalization of the healthcare system allowed each area to address its own needs.
    • Economic regionalization has led to stronger trade ties between neighboring states.
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