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sectionalism

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sec⋅tion⋅al⋅ism

  [sek-shuh-nl-iz-uhm]
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–noun
excessive regard for sectional or local interests; regional or local spirit, prejudice, etc.
Origin:
1850–55, Americanism; sectional + -ism

Related forms:
sec⋅tion⋅al⋅ist, noun
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sec·tion·al·ism   (sěk'shə-nə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  Excessive devotion to local interests and customs.
sec'tion·al·ist n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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