regionalism

🇺🇸 /ˈriːdʒənəlɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈriːdʒənəlɪzəm/
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noun
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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.

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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.

translation

n. A way of speaking a language that is unique to a certain area and different from the standard way of speaking.; The belief that people in a certain area should have more control over their own political and economic decisions.

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Plural regionalisms