localism

noun
UK: /ˈləʊkəlɪzəm/
US: /ˈloʊkəlɪzəm/

  1. Loyalty to one's own area or community, rather than to a broader region or nation.

    1. The localism of the town made it hard for outsiders to fit in.
    2. The rise of localism is a response to globalization and its perceived negative effects.

  2. A policy or tendency towards prioritizing local needs and interests over national or global concerns.

    1. The council's support of localism means businesses get more support.
    2. Critics argue that localism can lead to fragmented policies and unequal access to resources across different regions.

  3. A word or expression used or understood only in a particular region.

    1. Many older localism are slowly disappearing from regular use.
    2. The author used localism to give his novel a strong sense of place and authenticity.

Synonyms

parochialism provincialism regionalism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "localism" in English means: Loyalty to one's own area or community, rather than to a broader region or nation., A policy or tendency towards prioritizing local needs and interests over national or global concerns., A word or expression used or understood only in a particular region..

The phonetic transcription of "localism" is /ˈləʊkəlɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈloʊkəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "localism": parochialism, provincialism, regionalism.

Example usage of "localism": "The localism of the town made it hard for outsiders to fit in.". More examples on the page.