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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRegionalism
/ˈriː.dʒə.nə.lɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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
The term 'regionalism' originates from the Latin root 'regio', meaning 'region', combined with the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice or philosophy. It emerged in the late 19th century, reflecting a growing awareness of regional identities and cultural distinctions within nations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Regionalism" is said worldwide
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régionalisme
Transliteration: ray-zhuh-nah-leezm
"Le régionalisme est un mouvement qui valorise les particularités d'une région."
Regionalismus
Transliteration: ray-geo-nah-liz-moos
"Der Regionalismus fördert die kulturelle Identität einer Region."
regionalismo
Transliteration: ray-jo-nah-leez-mo
"Il regionalismo è importante per preservare le tradizioni locali."
regionalismo
Transliteration: ray-hee-oh-nah-leez-mo
"El regionalismo busca promover la identidad cultural de las regiones."
regionalismo
Transliteration: ray-gee-oh-nah-leez-mo
"O regionalismo é uma forma de valorizar as culturas locais."
क्षेत्रीयता
Transliteration: kshetriyata
"क्षेत्रीयता स्थानीय संस्कृतियों को बढ़ावा देती है।"
区域主义
Transliteration: qūyù zhǔyì
"区域主义强调地方文化的独特性。"
지역주의
Transliteration: jiyeokjuui
"지역주의는 지역의 문화적 정체성을 강조합니다."
地域主義
Transliteration: chiiki shugi
"地域主義は地域の文化的アイデンティティを強調します。"
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