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sectionalism

Translations

sectionalismnoun

sectionalisms

Sectionalism was a significant factor leading to the Civil War.

Сепаратизм был значительным фактором, приведшим к Гражданской войне.

The rise of sectionalism threatened the unity of the nation.

Рост регионализма угрожал единству нации.

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.