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lo·cal·ism (l

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a. A local linguistic feature.

b. A local custom or peculiarity.

2. Devotion to local interests and customs.

local·ist n.

localism [ˈləʊkəˌlɪzəm]

1. (Linguistics) a pronunciation, phrase, etc., peculiar to a particular locality

2. another word for provincialism

localist n

localistic adj

localism

a custom or manner of speaking peculiar to one locality. Also called provincialism. — localist, n. — localistic, adj.

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Noun	1.	localism - a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality non-standard speech - speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
	2.	localism - a partiality for some particular place sectionalism, provincialism partisanship, partiality - an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

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