Sectionalism


[sek-shuh-nl-iz-uh m] /ˈsɛk ʃə nlˌɪz əm/
noun
1.
excessive regard for sectional or local interests; regional or local spirit, prejudice, etc.
sectionalism
/ˈsɛkʃənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
1.
excessive or narrow-minded concern for local or regional interests as opposed to the interests of the whole

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