Definition of SECTIONALISM

sectionalism

Meanings

Plural: sectionalisms

Noun

  • a partiality for some particular place
  • Promoting the good of one division, department or subgroup over that of the whole.
  • Promoting the good of one region over that of the nation.

Origin / Etymology

From sectional + -ism.

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 20

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