LOCALISM

sectionalism, provincialism, localism

(noun) a partiality for some particular place

localism

(noun) a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

localism (countable and uncountable, plural localisms)

(countable, linguistics) a linguistic feature that is unique to a locality

(uncountable) Attachment to a particular local place; feelings or policies which emphasize local phenomena

Anagrams

• Mollicas

Source: Wiktionary


Lo"cal*ism, n.

1. The state or quality of being local; affection for a particular place.

2. A method of speaking or acting peculiar to a certain district; a local idiom or phrase.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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