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Sectionalism — is to develop a distinct identity based on ethnicity, customs, laws, language, economics, or culture. Since the 18th century, this has led to many, many revolutions as people have tried to establish their right to self determination, which is why … Wikipedia
Sectionalism — Sec tion*al*ism, n. A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national. [U. S.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sectionalism — index intolerance Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
sectionalism — ☆ sectionalism [sek′shən əliz΄əm ] n. narrow minded concern for or devotion to the interests of one section of a country; sectional spirit, bias, etc. sectionalist adj., n … English World dictionary
sectionalism — noun Promoting the good of one region over that of others. Sectionalism is tearing the country apart. Everyone wants the other regions to do the work and pay the taxes while they reap the benefits … Wiktionary
sectionalism — noun Date: 1847 an exaggerated devotion to the interests of a region … New Collegiate Dictionary
sectionalism — sectionalist, n. /sek sheuh nl iz euhm/, n. excessive regard for sectional or local interests; regional or local spirit, prejudice, etc. [1850 55, Amer.; SECTIONAL + ISM] * * * … Universalium
sectionalism — Synonyms and related words: autarky, bimetallism, clannishness, clanship, cliqueyness, cliquishness, cliquism, denominationalism, economic self sufficiency, esprit de corps, ethnocentricity, exclusiveness, faction, factionalism, free enterprise,… … Moby Thesaurus
sectionalism — sec·tion·al·ism || sekʃnÉ™lɪzm n. devotion to local interests, advocacy of sectional concerns … English contemporary dictionary
sectionalism — noun restriction of interest to narrow or parochial concerns. Derivatives sectionalist noun & adjective … English new terms dictionary
