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regionalism
noun re·gion·al·ism \ˈrēj-nə-ˌli-zəm, ˈrē-jə-nə-ˌli-\
: interest in or loyalty to a particular region
: a word that is used in a particular region
Full Definition of REGIONALISM
1
a : consciousness of and loyalty to a distinct region with a homogeneous population b : development of a political or social system based on one or more such areas
2
: emphasis on regional locale and characteristics in art or literature
3
: a characteristic feature (as of speech) of a geographic area
— re·gion·al·ist \-list\ noun or adjective
— re·gion·al·is·tic \ˌrēj-nə-ˈlis-tik, ˌrē-jə-nə-ˈlis-\ adjective
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First Known Use of REGIONALISM
1881
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