Localism Definition

lōkə-lĭzəm
noun
A local linguistic feature.
American Heritage
A way of acting characteristic of one locality; local custom, practice, or mannerism.
Webster's New World
A word, meaning, expression, pronunciation, etc. peculiar to one locality.
Webster's New World
Devotion to local interests and customs.
American Heritage
Fondness for a particular locality.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Localism

Noun

Singular:
localism
Plural:
localisms

Origin of Localism

  • local +"Ž -ism

    From Wiktionary

Localism Sentence Examples

  • Neither of the other parties is brave enough to embrace localism wholeheartedly.

  • We are very keen on what is now called localism.

  • If we want more localism we need to tackle the plight of our poorest areas.

  • On 11 May, the New Statesman hosted a round-table discussion on delivering new localism.

  • The index will also challenge those like ourselves who promote new localism to prove that it can make a difference.

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Words Starting With

LLOLOC

Words Ending With

MSMISM

Unscrambles

localism

Words Starting With L and Ending With M

Starts With L & Ends With MStarts With LO & Ends With MStarts With L & Ends With SM

Word Length

8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With L8 Letter Words Ending With M