communalism
/kəˈmjuːnəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A political or social system in which each community or ethnic group governs itself and is loyal to its own group rather than to a larger nation.
- Many scholars argue that communalism can lead to conflict when different groups compete for resources.
- The country's history of communalism has made it difficult to build a unified national identity.
- The government is trying to reduce communalism by promoting shared public spaces and schools.
- A strong sense of loyalty to one's own ethnic or religious group, often leading to tension or conflict with other groups.
- Education can help reduce communalism by teaching children to respect different cultures.
- The politician was accused of stirring up communalism for his own gain.
- Communalism in the region has caused repeated outbreaks of violence between the two communities.
- A theory or system of social organization based on small self-governing communities, often sharing resources and decision-making.
- Communalism emphasizes cooperation over competition within the community.
- Some modern eco-villages are inspired by the ideals of communalism.
- The village practiced a form of communalism where all land was owned collectively.
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