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LOCALISM Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word localism. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word localism. (close relations)

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provincialism
nounn
noun

• a lack of sophistication

• a partiality for some particular place

sectionalism
nounn
noun

• a partiality for some particular place

isolationism
nounn
noun

• a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations

nativism
nounn
noun

• the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate

parochialism
nounn
noun

• a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish

patriotism
nounn
noun

• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

protectionism
nounn
noun

• the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition

regionalism
nounn
noun

• a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region

• a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas

• loyalty to the interests of a particular region

sovereignty
nounn
noun

• government free from external control

• royal authority; the dominion of a monarch

• the authority of a state to govern another state

xenophobia
nounn
noun

• a fear of foreigners or strangers

Best Hypernyms For LOCALISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for localism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
partiality partisanship
Phrases (1)
non-standard speech

Alternatives for PROVINCIALISM

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