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sectionalism

sec·tion·al·ism
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sek-shuh-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈsɛk ʃə nlˌɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sek-shuh-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈsɛk ʃə nlˌɪz əm/

Definitions of sectionalism word

  • noun sectionalism excessive regard for sectional or local interests; regional or local spirit, prejudice, etc. 1
  • noun sectionalism excessive or narrow-minded concern for local or regional interests as opposed to the interests of the whole 0
  • noun sectionalism narrow-minded concern for or devotion to the interests of one section of a country; sectional spirit, bias, etc. 0

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Origin of sectionalism

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; sectional + -ism

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Parts of speech for Sectionalism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sectionalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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