southernism

• Sustantivo que designa una palabra, frase, pronunciación o actitud característica del sur de los Estados Unidos, o bien un rasgo propio de la cultura o identidad sureña.

A noun referring to a word, phrase, pronunciation, or attitude characteristic of the southern United States.

1. Southern US expressionB2informalamerican

   A word, phrase, or pronunciation that is typical of the southern United States.

   Expresión del sur de Estados Unidos

   • "Y'all" is a well-known southernism.
   • He used a southernism when he said "fixin' to" instead of "about to."
   • The author's dialogue is full of authentic southernisms.

2. Southern attitudeC1formalamerican

   A viewpoint, custom, or behavior that is characteristic of people from the southern United States.

   sureñismo

   • His strong sense of hospitality is a classic southernism.
   • The politician's speech was criticized for its outdated southernism.
   • The novel explores the tension between modern values and traditional southernisms.