sec·tion·al·ism (s k sh -n-l z m)n. Excessive devotion to local interests and customs. sec tion·al·ist n. |
sectionalism [ˈsɛkʃənəˌlɪzəm]
n
excessive or narrow-minded concern for local or regional interests as opposed to the interests of the whole
sectionalist n & adj
sectionalism
an excessive devotion to the interests of one particular section of a country or community. — sectionalist, n.
See also: Government
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | sectionalism - a partiality for some particular place partisanship, partiality - an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives |
Translations
sectionalism [ˈsekʃənəlɪzəm] N → faccionalismo m
sectionalism
n → Partikularismus m
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