localism

A noun referring to a word, phrase, or pronunciation that is characteristic of a particular region, or a preference for a specific locality.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее слово, фразу или произношение, характерные для определённого региона, или предпочтение конкретной местности.esSustantivo que designa una palabra, frase o pronunciación característica de una región determinada, o la preferencia por lo local frente a lo general o central.frNom désignant un mot, une expression ou une prononciation propre à une région donnée, ou la préférence accordée à une localité particulière.deSubstantiv, das ein Wort, eine Wendung oder eine Aussprache bezeichnet, die für eine bestimmte Region typisch ist, oder die Bevorzugung des eigenen Ortes bzw. der eigenen Region.ptSubstantivo que designa uma palavra, expressão ou pronúncia típica de uma determinada região, ou a preferência por uma localidade específica.zh名词，指某一地区特有的词语、短语或发音，也指对某一地方的偏爱或地方本位主义。arاسم يدل على كلمة أو عبارة أو لفظ خاص بمنطقة معينة، أو على تفضيل المصالح المحلية أو الانتماء إلى المحيط المحلي على المستوى الأوسع.

1. Regional expression C1 formal

   A word, phrase, or pronunciation that is characteristic of a specific geographic area.

   • The word 'bubbler' for a drinking fountain is a localism used in parts of the United States.
   • Many localisms in the Yorkshire dialect are difficult for outsiders to understand.
   • The linguist studied localisms in the Appalachian region.

   ruМестное выражениеesLocalismo (regionalismo)frrégionalismedeRegionale AusdrucksweiseptExpressão regionalzh方言词语arتعبير محلي

   Sinónimos: dialectprovincialismregionalism

2. Preference for a place C1 formal

   A strong attachment or bias towards a particular locality, often over others.

   • His localism made him always choose local businesses over national chains.
   • The politician's localism was evident in his focus on community issues.
   • Some critics argue that excessive localism can hinder national unity.

   ruМестничествоesLocalismofrlocalismedeLokalpatriotismusptLocalismozh地方主义arالنزعة المحلية

   Sinónimos: parochialismprovincialismregionalismsectionalism

• localisms plural form
• localisms' possessive plural form
• localism's possessive singular form