regionalism

Definitions

A policy or system of dividing a country into administrative regions.

Loyalty to or interest in the concerns of a particular region rather than the nation as a whole.

The theory or practice of emphasizing regional characteristics in art, literature, or politics.

Examples

The rise of regionalism has led to increased political tension between the northern and southern provinces.

His research explores how regionalism influences the cultural identity and artistic expression of local communities.

Synonyms

provincialism localism parochialism sectionalism particularism

Antonyms

globalism internationalism universalism cosmopolitanism centralization