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sectionalism Definition

☆ sec·tion·al·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

narrow-minded concern for or devotion to the interests of one section of a country; sectional spirit, bias, etc.

sectionalism Related Forms
sec′·tion·al·ist adjective, noun
sectionalism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • overcome: This made sense in so far as it was important for the general council to overcome sectionalism or rebuff attempts to withdraw from action.