localism
localism
Definition
lo·cal·ism (lō′kəl iz′əm)
noun
- a way of acting characteristic of one locality; local custom, practice, or mannerism
- a word, meaning, expression, pronunciation, etc. peculiar to one locality
- fondness for a particular locality
- narrow outlook; provincialism
lo′·cal·is′·tic adjective
localism
Synonyms
localism
Usage Examples
Possessives
- agenda: It is understanding where the 'New Localism ' agenda that we kicked off is heading.
- debate: The changes we are making should receive much more attention as part of the ' new localism ' debate.
Converse of object
- embrace: Neither of the other parties is brave enough to embrace localism wholeheartedly.
- call: We are very keen on what is now called localism.
- make: I welcome the case for localism made by a group of our new MPs and candidates.
- want: If we want more localism we need to tackle the plight of our poorest areas.
- deliver: On 11 May, the New Statesman hosted a round-table discussion on delivering new localism.
- promote: The index will also challenge those like ourselves who promote new localism to prove that it can make a difference.
Adjective modifier
- 'new: My anxiety about the 'new localism ' is that it sometimes uses neo-conservative language, implying the problem is ( central ) government.
- new: The second main aim is to assess public views on the wide range of issues key to putting new localism into practice.
- real: The other half of the deal must be real localism.
- great: Far more drastic action is needed to address the underlying problem of voter cynicism - greater localism is the only effective remedy.
Modifies a noun
- agenda: The new localism agenda has moved on a long way.
- debate: NLGN's Localism Index will see the public get a voice in the localism debate for the first time.
Noun used with modifier
- 'new: It is understanding where the 'New Localism ' agenda that we kicked off is heading.
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