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boosterism

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boost·er·ism  (bst-rzm)
n.
The highly supportive attitudes and activities of boosters: "the civic pride and heady boosterism that often accompany rising property values" (New York).

boosterism [ˈbuːstəˌrɪzəm]
n
(Business / Marketing) the practice of actively promoting a city, region, etc., and its local businesses


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