Antonyms for regionalism


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ree-juh-nl-iz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈri dʒə nlˌɪz əm


Definition of regionalism

Origin :
  • 1878, originally of Italy, "tendency toward regional loyalties" (opposed to nationalism), from regional + -ism. As "a word or phrase of local use" is from 1953.
  • As in dialect : noun local speech
Example sentences :
  • Much of it cannot be segregated; the earthworm, on which Darwin wrote a book, knows nothing of regionalism.
  • Extract from : « Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest » by J. Frank Dobie
  • Here another word of explanation is necessary to show clearly the precise meaning of regionalism in China.
  • Extract from : « The Fight For The Republic in China » by Bertram Lenox Putnam Weale

Synonyms for regionalism

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