regionalism

Political division of an area into partially autonomous regions.

Advocacy of such a political system.

Loyalty to the interests of a particular region.

A feature, such as an expression, a pronunciation, or a custom, that is characteristic of a geographic area.

The use of regional characteristics, as of locale, custom, or speech, in literature or art.

A policy whereby the interests of a nation in world affairs are defined in terms of particular countries or regions.

Localism.

Affection, often excessive, to one’s own region and to everything related to it.

Political tendency to concede forms of politico-administrative autonomy to regions.