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sectionalism

/sek-shuh-nl-iz-uhm/US // ˈsɛk ʃə nlˌɪz əm //UK // (ˈsɛkʃənəˌlɪzəm) //

宗派主义,部门主义,派系主义,派别主义

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : excessive regard for sectional or local interests; regional or local spirit, prejudice, etc.

Examples

  • Even in the cemeteries, however, sectionalism trumped mourning.

  • There was so much sectionalism bitter with political and economic rivalries at the conference that it was unsuccessful.

  • The new larger districts were calculated to do away with some of the evils of sectionalism which had previously been unavoidable.

  • The Southern press is ever complaining of the sectionalism of the North.

  • Enough of these survived in the days of Cleveland and McKinley to keep sectionalism alive.

  • Genuine loyalty cannot agree with exclusive and rampant sectionalism, with local, racial or religious prejudices and fanaticism.