localism

Example Sentences

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Localism grew out of an ideology that most originally considered too nativist.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2021

This has amounted to the emergence of a New American Localism.

From US News • Jul. 8, 2016

Tim Hartley, a director of Supporters Direct, has been helping community groups in England to have sports grounds and stadia listed as assets of community value since the Localism Act came into force.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2014

Lester is concerned about agencies working on their behalf, but is also concerned that the Localism Act of 2011 could have undermined the Derbyshire principle and may table an amendment to clarify this.

From The Guardian • Apr. 18, 2013

Localism and provinciality have been forced on Spain by nature, and it is this very provincialism which is her charm for the traveler.

From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle