🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

区域主义

Pronunciation / Transliteration: qūyù zhǔyì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Regionalism/ˈriː.ɡən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"区域主义强调地方文化的独特性。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A political or cultural movement that emphasizes the interests and characteristics of a particular region.

    "The rise of regionalism in the 21st century has led to increased autonomy for various local governments."
  2. 2

    The quality or state of being regional; the practice of promoting regional interests.

    "Regionalism can be seen in the unique traditions and languages that thrive in different parts of the country."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'regionalis', stemming from 'regio' meaning region or direction, combined with the English suffix '-ism'. It entered the English language in the 19th century to describe linguistic, cultural, or political attachment to a specific distinct geographical area.

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