Looking for the meaning of the word SECTIONALISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SECTIONALISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sectionalism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɛkʃ(ə)n(ə)lɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
restriction of interest to a narrow sphere; undue concern with local interests or petty distinctions at the expense of general well-being
Short Definition:restriction of interest to narrow sphere
Examples:- the rise of democracy, capitalism, and sectionalism
- local sectionalism proved to be the undoing of the miners
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