sectionalism

noun
UK: /ˌsekʃənəˈlɪzəm/
US: /ˌsekʃəˈnəlɪzəm/

  1. Loyalty to a particular region or group instead of the whole country.

    1. Sectionalism was a problem in the young nation.
    2. The rise of sectionalism threatened the stability of the entire political system.

  2. Excessive regard for local interests or customs; regional prejudice.

    1. Sectionalism led to disagreements between states.
    2. Economic disparities fueled sectionalism and hindered national unity for a while.

Synonyms

regionalism provincialism parochialism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sectionalism" in English means: Loyalty to a particular region or group instead of the whole country., Excessive regard for local interests or customs; regional prejudice..

The phonetic transcription of "sectionalism" is /ˌsekʃənəˈlɪzəm/ in British English and /ˌsekʃəˈnəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "sectionalism": "Sectionalism was a problem in the young nation.". More examples on the page.