Crossword clues for sectionalism
sectionalism
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sectionalism \Sec"tion*al*ism\, n. A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national. [U. S.]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
n. Promoting the good of one region over that of others.
WordNet
n. a partiality for some particular place [syn: provincialism, localism]
Wikipedia
In national politics, sectionalism is loyalty to the interests of one's own region or section of the country, rather than to the country as a whole. It is often a precursor to separatism.
Usage examples of "sectionalism".
Has patriotism ceased to be a virtue, and is narrow sectionalism no longer to be counted a crime?
Whatever may be the result of this ephemeral contest between Judge Douglas and myself, I see the day rapidly approaching when his pill of sectionalism, which he has been thrusting down the throats of Republicans for years past, will be crowded down his own throat.
Bearing this in mind, and seeing that sectionalism has since arisen upon this same subject, is that warning a weapon in your hands against us, or in our hands against you?
Could Washington himself speak, would he cast the blame of that sectionalism upon us, who sustain his policy, or upon you, who repudiate it?