communalism
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lˌɪz noun
1.
a theory or system of government according to which each commune is virtually an independent state and the nation is merely a federation of such states.
2.
the principles or practices of communal ownership.
3.
strong allegiance to one's own ethnic group rather than to society as a whole.
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communalism (ˈkɒmjʊnəˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a system or theory of government in which the state is seen as a loose federation of self-governing communities |
| 2. | an electoral system in which ethnic groups vote separately for their own representatives |
| 3. | loyalty to the interests of one's own ethnic group rather than to society as a whole |
| 4. | the practice or advocacy of communal living or ownership |
| 'communalist | |
| —n | |
| communa'listic | |
| —adj | |
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Communalism has prevented the emergence of political parties based on ideology.
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