regionalism

• Nom désignant une particularité linguistique, une coutume ou une pratique propre à une région géographique donnée ; s'emploie aussi en politique pour qualifier une politique ou une loyauté centrée sur une région spécifique.

A noun referring to a linguistic feature, custom, or practice that is characteristic of a specific geographic area; also used in politics to describe a policy or loyalty focused on a particular region.

1. Regional featureB2formal

   A linguistic feature, such as a pronunciation, word, or expression, that is characteristic of a specific geographic area.

   particularisme régional

   • The word 'pop' for a soft drink is a regionalism in the United States.
   • Certain regionalisms can make it difficult for outsiders to understand local dialects.
   • Linguists study regionalisms to map language variation across a country.

   Synonymeslocalismprovincialism

2. Foreign policy approachC1formal

   A foreign policy that defines a country's international interests in terms of specific geographic areas or regions.

   Régionalisme (politique étrangère)

   • The country's regionalism focused on strengthening ties with its neighbors.
   • Regionalism in foreign policy often leads to the formation of trade blocs.
   • Critics argue that regionalism can undermine global cooperation.

   Antonymesinternationalismuniversalism

3. Regional loyaltyC1formal

   Loyalty to the interests of a particular region, often at the expense of national unity.

   régionalisme

   • Regionalism can lead to political tensions within a country.
   • The party's platform was accused of promoting regionalism over national identity.
   • Economic disparities often fuel regionalism among local populations.

   Synonymeslocalismparochialismprovincialismsectionalism

   Antonymescentralismnationalismunitarianism