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Definition of regionalism

regionalism

/ˈriː.dʒə.nəl.ɪ.zəm/
re · gion · al · ism
Plural:regionalisms
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Adjective:regionalistic
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• noun

1

The theory or practice of regional rather than central systems of administration or economic, cultural, or political affiliation.

Example

"The country's political landscape has long been shaped by a tension between federal authority and strong regionalism."

2

A linguistic feature, such as a word, pronunciation, or grammatical construction, that is peculiar to a particular geographical area.

Example

"Calling a drinking fountain a 'bubbler' is a well-known regionalism in parts of Wisconsin and New England."

3

An emphasis on regional characteristics, customs, and landscapes in literature or visual art.

Example

"American literary regionalism flourished in the late nineteenth century through the works of authors like Sarah Orne Jewett and Mark Twain."

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• Nearby Words

regina
region
regional
regionalism
regionalize
regionally
register

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