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Meaning of "localism" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF LOCALISM

ˈləʊkəˌlɪzəm


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOCALISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Localism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOCALISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of localism in the English dictionary

The definition of localism in the dictionary is the policy of devolving power from a central or federal government to local bodies. Other definition of localism is a pronunciation, phrase, etc, peculiar to a particular locality.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOCALISM

brutalism · capitalism · colonialism · formalism · imperialism · journalism · liberalism · literalism · materialism · metabolism · minimalism · nationalism · Orientalism · photojournalism · professionalism · realism · socialism · surrealism · symbolism · vandalism

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOCALISM

local oscillator · local politics · local radio · local sign · local time · locale · localisability · localisable · localiser · localist · localistic · localite · localities · locality · localizability · localizable · localization · localize · localized · localizer

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOCALISM

alcoholism · cannibalism · citizen journalism · communalism · environmentalism · factionalism · federalism · fundamentalism · idealism · individualism · industrialism · initialism · intellectualism · multiculturalism · multilateralism · mutualism · pastoralism · photorealism · pluralism · spiritualism · traditionalism

Synonyms and antonyms of localism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «localism» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF LOCALISM

Find out the translation of localism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of localism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «localism» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

地方主义
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

localismo
570 millions of speakers
en

English

localism
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

स्थानीयता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خاصية محلية
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

местничество
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

localismo
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

localiser
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

régionalisme
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Localiser
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Lokalpatriotismus
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ローカリズム
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

지역주의
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Localiser
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chủ nghia địa phương
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

உள்வினை
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

स्थानिक आयोजक
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Yerelleştirme
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

campanilismo
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

lokalność
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

місництво
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

localism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τοπικισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

localism
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lokalism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

localism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of localism

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCALISM»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of localism
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «localism».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about localism

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOCALISM»

Discover the use of localism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to localism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Localism Versus Globalism in Morphology and Phonology
An argument that patterns of allomorphy reveal that morphology and phonology behave in a way that provides evidence for a Localist theory of grammar.
David Embick, 2010
2
Localism and Planning
Overall this book will help you shift your mindset to work within this brand new system.
Simon Ricketts, Duncan Field, 2012
3
Localism, Landscape, and the Ambiguities of Place: ...
These essays do not assume the primacy of national allegiance. Instead, by using the 'sense of place' as a prism to look at German identity in new ways, they examine a sense of 'Germanness' that was neither self-evident nor unchanging.
David Blackbourn, James N. Retallack, 2007
4
Globalism, Localism and Identity: New Perspectives on the ...
First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Tim O'Riordan, 2010
5
Coming to Our Senses: A Naturalistic Program for Semantic ...
Michael Devitt is a distinguished philosopher of language. In this new book he takes up issues in semantics. Three important questions lie at the core of this book: What are the main objectives of semantics? Why are they worthwhile?
Michael Devitt, 1996
6
Media Diversity and Localism: Meaning and Metrics
Media Diversity and Localism
Philip M. Napoli, 2006
7
Localism: third report of session 2010-12, Vol. 1: Report, ...
Localism should not be adopted purely as a way to curb public sector costs not least because the financial benefits of more tailored services may not offset the loss of efficiencies of scale.
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Communities and Local Government Committee, 2011
8
Making the Chinese Mexican: Global Migration, Localism, and ...
This book challenges us to reexamine the complexities of nation making, identity formation, and the meaning of citizenship. It represents an essential contribution to our understanding of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.
Grace Delgado, 2013
9
Localism Bill: (as amended in Public Bill Committee)
Localism Bill : (as amended in Public Bill Committee)
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons, 2011
10
Localist Movements in a Global Economy: Sustainability, ...
An overview of the localist movement in the United States, from "buy local" campaigns to urban agriculture, and its potential for addressing global problems of sustainability and justice.
David J. Hess, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOCALISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term localism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Steal These Ideas - Radio Ink Magazine
Heather Cohen is the EVP with the Weiss Agency and highlighted hyper localism with digital. “We all want to know what's happening where we ... «Radio Ink, Jul 15»
2
State worker reinvents himself, Sacramento with handmade shoes …
We were adamant about building a community that was all about localism, supporting local business and, ideally, people making products right ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
3
Atlanta groups receive $420,000 in 'creative placemaking' grants …
... which tracks giving trends, added that creative placemaking is enjoying success because its “approach epitomizes 'localism in action.'”. «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
4
The quiet rebellion taking place in business schools
The general tone was that business strategies of localism and co-operation, not global competition, should be the focus of business school ... «The Conversation UK, Jul 15»
5
The Waugh Zone July 20, 2015 - Huffington Post UK
I'm doing strong, I'm doing well.” Kendall has a big speech today on localism and is buoyed by the endorsement yesterday of Alistair Darling. «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
6
Localism: Development towards university mirrored the growth of …
Your memories - such as the arrival of the Bottle of Notes - will form part of the major Localism exhibition which will take place at the gallery ... «Gazette Live, Jul 15»
7
Could London's next mayor really be another Old Etonian …
A triumph for direct democracy and localism or a posh-boy stitch-up? The rise of Zac Goldsmith divides even the Tory faithful. Zac Goldsmith. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
Chris Haskins: Togetherness can help us sell the Yorkshire brand …
The new Conservative government, with George Osborne in the vanguard, is trying to reinvigorate localism, but there are some 400 local ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
9
POLITICALLY SPEAKING: Ensuring we have the right ingredients for...
As a firm believer in localism, decisions being decentralised and made as local as possible, I couldn't agree more that in successful counties ... «Staff Newsletter, Jul 15»
10
Breakfast on The Sunshine Coast: A 12 Year Heritage | radioinfo …
In a changing landscape localism is our power,” says Caroline. And for Mark it comes down to the power of observation. “Always observe your ... «Radioinfo, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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