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sectionalism

Translations

sectionalismnoun

sectionalisms

régionalismeSens politique et historique, surtout dans le contexte américain.

The rise of sectionalism in the 19th century contributed to the tensions leading up to the American Civil War.

La montée du régionalisme au XIXe siècle a contribué aux tensions qui ont précédé la guerre de Sécession.

Additional translations

particularismePréférence marquée pour les intérêts d’un groupe ou d’une section au détriment de l’intérêt général.

Synonyms

sectionalismnoun

A tendency to be more concerned with the interests of one's own region or section of the country, rather than with the country as a whole.

The rise of sectionalism in the 19th century contributed to the tensions leading up to the American Civil War.

Excessive or undue devotion to the interests of a particular group, faction, or section, often at the expense of wider or national interests.

The newspaper was accused of promoting sectionalism by favoring the concerns of urban voters over those of rural communities.