localistic
- adjective
- /ˌloʊkəˈlɪstɪk/
- The artist's work is deeply localistic, reflecting the rich traditions of her hometown.
Examples
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Many regional festivals celebrate localistic customs that highlight the area's unique culture.
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He further notes that there are two kinds of working-class members: highly localistic, conformist, and traditionalist; and cosmopolitan "action crowd" or underworld.
Academic text (2005) -
The politician focused on localistic issues to address the community's specific needs.
Synonyms
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1.0
Belonging to a particular area or community, not to a larger region
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3.5
About a particular part of a country or area rather than the whole country
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8.1
A narrow view that cares only about local matters
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6.8
Relating to a very small local area like a neighborhood
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6.4
Focusing on the customs and needs of one area rather than the whole country
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9.9
Cares only about the interests of one group, not about society as a whole
Antonyms
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Etymology
The word localistic comes from local meaning 'relating to a place' and the ending -istic meaning 'showing a view'. So a localistic policy or idea focuses on the needs and character of a particular community or place.