regionalism
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/ˈriːdʒənəlɪzəm/
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/ˈriːdʒənəlɪzəm/
A way of speaking a language that is unique to a certain area and different from the standard way of speaking.
The linguist studied the regionalism of the local dialect to understand the cultural differences.
The belief that people in a certain area should have more control over their own political and economic decisions.
The rise in regionalism has led to calls for more autonomy for the region.