regionalism
re·gio·na·lism
noun
1.
a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region
2.
a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas
3.
loyalty to the interests of a particular region
Origin
From regional + -ism.
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