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localism Definition

lo·cal·ism (lō′kəl iz′əm)

noun

  1. a way of acting characteristic of one locality; local custom, practice, or mannerism
  2. a word, meaning, expression, pronunciation, etc. peculiar to one locality
  3. fondness for a particular locality
  4. narrow outlook; provincialism

localism Related Forms
lo′·cal·is′·tic adjective
localism Synonyms

localism

n.

idiom, patois, idiosyncrasy, provincialism; see custom 2, dialect.

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.