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Sectionalism
Sectionalism meaning
Promoting the good of one division, department or subgroup over that of the whole. | Promoting the good of one region over that of the nation.
Synonyms of Sectionalism
Example sentences (7)
Kukah also said that sectionalism, fanaticism, injustice and religious intolerance were responsible for insecurity in the country.
Our leaders who are not supposed to be leaders are there because of regional politics, religious bigotry, sectionalism, nepotism, and tribalism.
According to Governor Okowa, who spoke shortly after the oath of office was administered on the SSG, “Sectionalism and nepotism must not have a place in the thoughts, choices and actions of those who will work with me.
Politics is about ideas not tribalism or sectionalism; we should therefore use 2019 to elect leaders not on basis of tribe but performance.
A valiant attempt to resist allegations of incestuous sectionalism?
Grand Themes: Emanuel Leutze, "Washington Crossing the Delaware," and American History Painting (Penn State University Press; 2012) 240 pages; Argues that the painting was a touchstone for debates over history painting at a time of intense sectionalism.
Subsequent writers on the American Civil War looked to several factors explaining the geographic divide, including sectionalism, protectionism, and state's rights.