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lo⋅cal⋅ism

  [loh-kuh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
1. a word, phrase, pronunciation, or manner of speaking that is peculiar to one locality.
2. a local custom.
3. excessive devotion to and promotion of the interests of a particular locality; sectionalism.
4. attachment to a particular locality.
Origin:
1815–25; local + -ism

Related forms:
lo⋅cal⋅ist, noun
lo⋅cal⋅is⋅tic, adjective
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lo·cal·ism   (lō'kə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  

    1. A local linguistic feature.

    2. A local custom or peculiarity.

  2. Devotion to local interests and customs.

lo'cal·ist n.
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