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SECTIONALISM

\sˈɛkʃənəlˌɪzəm], \sˈɛkʃənəlˌɪzəm], \s_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n_ə_l_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of SECTIONALISM

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

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A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
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A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

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