Sectionalism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Sectionalism :  (noun)

1: a partiality for some particular place [syn: provincialism, localism]

Based on WordNet 2.0

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.]

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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