Definitions

1. noun

A preference for local products and services over those from elsewhere.

“The shop owner’s emphasis on localism helped to boost the town’s economy.”

2. noun

A feeling of loyalty to a particular place or community.

“The sense of localism among the residents helped them to rally together during the disaster.”

3. noun

A policy or practice of promoting and supporting local businesses and products.

“The government implemented a localism policy to encourage people to shop locally.”

4. noun

A tendency for people or things to be confined to a particular area or region.

“The localism of the news channel was evident in its focus on local events.”