administrative region

An "administrative region" refers to a geographic area managed by a local authority within a larger political structure, often for efficient governance and resource management.

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Definition

B2Government

(technical)A geographic area governed by a local authority within a larger political entity.

Example

  • The city council has jurisdiction over the administrative region's public services.
  • Each administrative region in the country has its own set of regulations.

C1Geography

(technical)A subdivision of a country's territory for purposes like resource allocation and policy implementation.

Example

  • Resource allocation is managed at the level of the administrative region.
  • Regional policies are often formulated based on the needs of each administrative region.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "administrative region":

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