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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh-kuh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈloʊ kəˌlɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh-kuh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈloʊ kəˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of localist word
- noun localist a word, phrase, pronunciation, or manner of speaking that is peculiar to one locality. 1
- noun localist a local custom. 1
- noun localist excessive devotion to and promotion of the interests of a particular locality; sectionalism. 1
- noun localist attachment to a particular locality. 1
- noun localist Interested in, or concentrating on local events or matters; parochial or provincial. 1
- noun localist A person with such an attitude or interest. 0
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Origin of localist
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; local + -ism
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Parts of speech for Localist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
localist 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
localist usage trend in Literature
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