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regionalist

regionalist

1 7.1
A person who supports the local life and needs of one area over the whole country
  • noun
  • /ˈriːdʒənəlɪst/
translation icon : regionalista
  • The coalition of Socialists, Progressives, and "Regionalists" in Belgrade is pretty much agreeing to recognize the land grab.
  • regionalists in the area

Examples

  • Many regionalists advocate for policies that reflect the unique culture and needs of their communities.

  • Marilee, call me a regionalist if you must, but that doesn't much surprise me in Miami.

    Blog text (24)
  • Ironically, though perhaps not surprisingly, this renewed interest in regional research ignores the writings of earlier generations of regionalists (Entrikin 1989).

    Academic text (1996)
  • Reconstructed regionalists emphatically distance themselves from their predecessors' projects, claiming important theoretical and conceptual innovations when depicting areas.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The region targeted by such an alliance would almost certainly turn inward as the external pressures strengthened domestic forces already seeking such a course: protectionists in America, regionalists in Europe, traditionalists in Japan.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The festival celebrates the work of local regionalists, showcasing art and music that highlight regional traditions.

  • In discussions about local governance, regionalists argue that decisions should prioritize regional interests over national ones.

Synonyms

localist
vsregionalist
7.7

A person who supports their local area having more power than the national government

supports interests and culture of a wider region rather than one locality

How Regionalist

separatist
26 7.2
regionalist
1 7.1

Surface Forms

regionalist singular
regionalists plural

Morphology

regionalist = regional (transparent) = region + al + ist

Derived from 'regional' + '-ist' to denote a person who supports or emphasizes regional interests; the formation is regular and inferable.

Etymology

Regionalist is made of region 'area' and -ist 'a person who supports', so a regionalist is someone who supports or puts attention on the interests and culture of a particular area.