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sectionalism

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sec·​tion·​al·​ism | \ ˈsek-shnə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce sectionalism (audio) , -shə-nə-ˌli-\

Definition of sectionalism

: an exaggerated devotion to the interests of a region

Examples of sectionalism in a Sentence

a nation divided by sectionalism

Recent Examples on the Web

 The state curriculum for seventh-grade history expects students to explain reasons for Texas' involvement in the Civil War, including states' rights, slavery, sectionalism and tariffs. — Fernando Ramirez, Houston Chronicle, "Texas school to discontinue assignment asking students to draw themselves as a slave," 12 Feb. 2018

First Known Use of sectionalism

1847, in the meaning defined above

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sectionalism

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English Language Learners Definition of sectionalism

chiefly US : a tendency to be more concerned with the interests of your particular group or region than with the problems and interests of the larger group, country, etc.

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