localism synonyms, antonyms & meanings

Synonyms for localism: regionalism, provincialism, parochialism, sectionalism, particularism, insularity.

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Definitions

﹒A preference for or devotion to the interests, culture, or customs of a particular region or area.

﹒The principle or policy of decentralizing government or economic control to a local level.

﹒A word, phrase, or custom that is characteristic of a specific locality.

Examples

﹒The movement promotes localism by encouraging residents to support small businesses within their own neighborhood.

﹒Critics argue that an extreme focus on localism can sometimes lead to isolationism and a lack of global perspective.

﹒The city council's new policy is rooted in localism, aiming to give community members more control over urban development projects.

Synonyms

regionalism provincialism parochialism sectionalism particularism insularity neighborhood focus

Antonyms

globalism internationalism cosmopolitanism universalism worldliness generalization

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