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单词 countyism
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Definition of countyism in English:

countyism

noun ˈkaʊntɪɪz(ə)m

  • 1US. A linguistic feature peculiar to a particular county.

  • 2Especially with reference to Ireland and Irish-American communities: attachment or loyalty to one's own county, its institutions, interests, etc., especially as considered more important than those of the nation or state of which it is a part. Now chiefly historical.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Lady's Book. From county + -ism.

Definition of countyism in US English:

countyism

nounˈkaʊntɪɪz(ə)m

  • 1US. A linguistic feature peculiar to a particular county.

  • 2Especially with reference to Ireland and Irish-American communities: attachment or loyalty to one's own county, its institutions, interests, etc., especially as considered more important than those of the nation or state of which it is a part. Now chiefly historical.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Lady's Book. From county + -ism.
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