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Definition of localism

localism

/ˈloʊkəlɪzəm/
lo · cal · ism
Plural:localisms
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Adjective:localist
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• noun

1

Preference for or attachment to a particular local area, especially an ideology or policy that favors local control, production, and culture over centralization or globalization.

Example

"The mayor's platform emphasized localism, promising to give neighborhood councils greater authority over urban planning."

2

A word, phrase, pronunciation, or custom that is peculiar to a specific locality or region.

Example

"The novel's dialogue is rich with charming localisms from rural Yorkshire."

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• Rhymes for localism

• Nearby Words

lobularia
local
locale
localism
locality
localization
localize

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the adjective 'local' (from Latin 'localis', derived from 'locus' meaning 'place') combined with the suffix '-ism'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Localism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/localism
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