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sec·tion·al·ism (s

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n.

Excessive devotion to local interests and customs.

section·al·ist n.

sectionalism

an excessive devotion to the interests of one particular section of a country or community. — sectionalist, n.

See also: Government

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sectionalism - a partiality for some particular place

localism, provincialism

partisanship, partiality - an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

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