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/ˌrɛdʒiəˈnælɪzəm/ · reg·i·o·nal·ism
noun
- Affection, often excessive, for one's own region and to everything related to it. The politician's regionalism led to a biased decision that favored his hometown over other areas.
noun
- Political tendency to concede forms of politico-administrative autonomy to regions. The country's regionalism policy allowed for greater self-governance in the provinces.
noun
- A word or phrase originating in, characteristic of, or limited to a region. The regionalism of the dialect made it difficult for outsiders to understand the local accent.
Did you know? The term 'regionalism' is often used in the context of politics and culture, highlighting the complex relationships between regions and their respective identities.