Sectionalism
Pronunciation : Sec"tion*al*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national. [U. S.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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