Definitions of regionalism [ˈri dʒə nlˌɪz əm]

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Definition of 'regionalism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) regionalism
the principle or system of dividing a city, state, etc., into separate administrative regions.

2.  regionalism
a speech form, expression, custom, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of a particular area.

3.  regionalism
devotion to the interests of one's own region.

4.  regionalism
(sometimes cap.) the theory or practice of emphasizing regional characteristics in a work of literature or a painting.

Etymology: (1880–85)

Definition of 'regionalism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) regionalism
a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region

2. (noun) regionalism
a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas

3. (noun) regionalism
loyalty to the interests of a particular region

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