communalistic
- adjective
- /kəˌmjunəˈlɪstɪk/
- The leader's communalistic views made it difficult to unite the different groups in the city.
Examples
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Some argue that a communalistic approach can lead to tension with outsiders.
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Some media outlets were criticized for their communalistic coverage of the conflict.
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A communalistic attitude can sometimes increase divisions between neighboring communities.
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The communalistic values of the village foster a sense of belonging.
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The leader's communalistic views often led to conflicts with neighboring groups who held different beliefs.
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A communalistic attitude can create barriers that prevent collaboration between diverse communities.
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Some argue that a communalistic ideology strengthens in-group loyalty but can isolate those from outside groups.
Synonyms
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7.7
About a religious or political group and showing strong support for its beliefs
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8.6
Having an unfair belief that your own group is better than others
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7.5
Involving conflict between small groups inside a larger group
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8.2
Prefers to be with a small close group and excludes other people
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8.8
Supporting one religious or ethnic group in ways that can cause division
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9.9
Cares only about the interests of one group, not about society as a whole
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9.1
Putting a group's needs before a person's own needs
Someone shows strong support for one group inside an organization, causing division
Antonyms
How Sectarian
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Communalistic also comes from community and common, which suggest 'belonging' to your group. So communalistic can describe a strong loyalty to one's own community, and that loyalty can sometimes lead to divisions or conflict with other groups.