English dictionary

sectionalism

/'s/E/k/S//@/,n/-/l/I/z/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a partiality for some particular place

noun.cognition

Synonyms localism provincialism

Source: WordNet 3.0
A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national.

noun

Source: webster1913