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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLocalism
/ˈloʊ.kə.lɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A preference for or emphasis on local customs, practices, or interests.
"The localism in the community was evident in the annual festival celebrating regional traditions." - 2
A political or social movement advocating for the interests of a specific locality.
"Localism has gained traction as residents seek to prioritize local governance over national policies."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'localism' is derived from the root 'local', which comes from the Latin 'localis', meaning 'pertaining to a place'. The suffix '-ism' is from Greek '-ismos', indicating a practice or philosophy. The term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to local customs, practices, and identities since its first recorded use in the late 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Localism" is said worldwide
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localisme
Transliteration: lo-ka-leezm
"Le localisme est important pour préserver les traditions régionales."
Lokalisierung
Transliteration: lo-ka-li-zi-rung
"Die Lokalisierung von Produkten kann den lokalen Markt stärken."
localismo
Transliteration: lo-ka-liz-mo
"Il localismo è una risposta alle sfide della globalizzazione."
localismo
Transliteration: lo-ka-lis-mo
"El localismo promueve la cultura y las tradiciones de la región."
localismo
Transliteration: lo-ka-liz-mo
"O localismo é essencial para a identidade cultural da comunidade."
स्थानीयता
Transliteration: sthaniyata
"स्थानीयता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कई कार्यक्रम आयोजित किए जाते हैं।"
地方主义
Transliteration: dìfāng zhǔyì
"地方主义在保护地方文化方面起着重要作用。"
지역주의
Transliteration: jiyeokjuui
"지역주의는 지역 사회의 정체성을 강화하는 데 기여합니다."
地域主義
Transliteration: chiiki shugi
"地域主義は地域の文化を守るために重要です。"
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