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Definition of sectionalist

sectionalist

/ˈsɛk.ʃən.əl.ɪst/
sec · tion · al · ist
Plural:sectionalists
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Adjective:sectionalistic
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• adjective

1

Relating to or characterized by devotion to the interests of a particular region or group rather than to the whole country.

Example

"The legislature struggled to pass national infrastructure bills due to deeply entrenched sectionalist rivalries."

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• noun

1

An advocate of sectionalism; a person who prioritizes the interests of a specific geographic region or social group over those of the entire nation.

Example

"Historians often examine how ardent sectionalists in both the North and the South contributed to the tensions preceding the American Civil War."

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• Nearby Words

section
sectional
sectionalism
sectionalist
sectionalize
sector
sectoral

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