Associations to the word «Localism»

Wiktionary

LOCALISM, noun. (countable) (linguistics) a linguistic feature that is unique to a locality
LOCALISM, noun. (uncountable) Attachment to a particular local place; feelings or policies which emphasize local phenomena

Dictionary definition

LOCALISM, noun. A phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality.
LOCALISM, noun. A partiality for some particular place.

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis