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sectionalism

[ sek-shuh-nl-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. excessive regard for sectional or local interests; regional or local spirit, prejudice, etc.


sectionalism

/ ˈsɛkʃənəˌlɪzəm /

noun

  1. excessive or narrow-minded concern for local or regional interests as opposed to the interests of the whole


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Derived Forms

  • ˈsectionalist, nounadjective

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Other Words From

  • section·al·ist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sectionalism1

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; sectional + -ism

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Example Sentences

Even in the cemeteries, however, sectionalism trumped mourning.

There was so much sectionalism bitter with political and economic rivalries at the conference that it was unsuccessful.

The new larger districts were calculated to do away with some of the evils of sectionalism which had previously been unavoidable.

The Southern press is ever complaining of the sectionalism of the North.

Enough of these survived in the days of Cleveland and McKinley to keep sectionalism alive.

Genuine loyalty cannot agree with exclusive and rampant sectionalism, with local, racial or religious prejudices and fanaticism.

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