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lo·cal·ism
 localism
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- pronunciation:
- lo
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lih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a regional custom, curiosity, or manner of speech.
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definition 2: |
an excessively strong identification with or promotion of one's locality.
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related words: |
idiom |
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derivations: |
localist (adj.), localist (n.) |
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