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- [loh-kuh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈloʊ kəˌlɪz əm/
- /ˈləʊk.ə.lɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh-kuh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈloʊ kəˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of localism word
- noun localism a word, phrase, pronunciation, or manner of speaking that is peculiar to one locality. 1
- noun localism a local custom. 1
- noun localism excessive devotion to and promotion of the interests of a particular locality; sectionalism. 1
- noun localism attachment to a particular locality. 1
- noun localism Preference for a locality, particularly for one’s own area or region. 1
- noun localism the policy of devolving power from a central or federal government to local bodies 0
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Origin of localism
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; local + -ism
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Localism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
localism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
localism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for localism
noun localism
- inhumanity — the state or quality of being inhuman or inhumane; cruelty.
- atrocity — An atrocity is a very cruel, shocking action.
- brutality — Brutality is cruel and violent treatment or behaviour. A brutality is an instance of cruel and violent treatment or behaviour.
- cruelty — Cruelty is behaviour that deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
- barbarity — If you refer to someone's behaviour as barbarity, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is extremely cruel.
Antonyms for localism
noun localism
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
- niceness — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
Top questions with localism
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Matching words
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