Well you can certainly say area manager
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#1 21-Feb-2008, 22:13
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Is it ever correct to use the noun area to modify another noun as in "Area retailer," or should it be "local retailer?
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#2 21-Feb-2008, 22:21Re: retired
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#3 21-Feb-2008, 22:23Re: retired
area retailer however probably would be better as local retailer if that is your meaning
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#4 22-Feb-2008, 01:50Re: retired
You can use modifying nouns in this way [thought it would not be usual with "retailer"].
District manager
Area manager
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Regional manager
Local manager
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