regionalism
/ˈriːdʒənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A feeling of loyalty or attachment to a particular region of a country, often with its own culture, dialect, or interests.
- The festival celebrated regionalism by showcasing traditional music and food from each province.
- Regionalism in the south of the country led to calls for more local control over education and taxes.
- Some people worry that strong regionalism can weaken national unity.
- A word, phrase, or custom that is typical of a specific geographic area.
- The use of "y'all" is a well-known regionalism from the southern United States.
- This dictionary includes notes about regionalisms so learners understand local variations.
- "Soda" is a regionalism in the northeastern US, while people in the Midwest often say "pop."
- A style or movement in art, literature, or politics that focuses on the life and culture of a particular region.
- American regionalism in painting often depicted rural scenes from the Midwest in the 1930s.
- Regionalism in architecture uses local materials and building styles to reflect the area's heritage.
- The author's regionalism is evident in her detailed descriptions of small-town life in the Appalachian Mountains.
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