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Answer for the clue "A partiality for some particular place ", 8 letters:
localism

Word definitions for localism in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality a partiality for some particular place [syn: sectionalism , provincialism ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Localism \Lo"cal*ism\, n. The state or quality of being local; affection for a particular place. A method of speaking or acting peculiar to a certain district; a local idiom or phrase.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context countable linguistics English) a linguistic feature that is unique to a locality 2 (context uncountable English) Attachment to a particular local place; feelings or policies which emphasize local phenomena

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Localism may refer to: Fiscal localism - ideology of keeping money in a local economy Localism (politics) Localism in Thailand - sustainability, moderation and broad-based development Conflict in surf culture between local residents and visitors for access ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"attachment to a particular locality," 1803, from local (adj.) + -ism . Meaning "something characteristic of a particular locality" is from 1823.