localism
UK/'ləukəlizəm/US/'lәukәlizm/
A2
Definitions
n.
Strong attachment to one's local area; a word or custom peculiar to a region.
地方主义；地方观念；土语。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlocalplace, position
+
-ismrelating to, having the nature of
=localism
local + -ism = 'a local-ness as a principle or feature.' Either a political preference for local control, or a regional word/custom.
Common Collocations
- 1.embrace localism拥抱地方主义
- 2.[strong] localism强烈的地方观念
Example Sentences
- 1.
The movement championed localism over central control.