regionalism

名词 regionalism:

1. a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region
2. a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas
3. loyalty to the interests of a particular region

1. Regionalism sits uneasily on the author's novels.
   地方色彩在这位作家的小说中显得不很自然。

re.gion.al.ism

n.（名词）

Political division of an area into partially autonomous regions.
地方分权制：部分自治区域的正当划分
Advocacy of such a political system.
地方分权主义：提倡这样的政治制度的主义
Loyalty to the interests of a particular region.
地方主义：对特定的地方利益的忠诚
A feature, such as an expression, a pronunciation, or a custom, that is characteristic of a geographic area.
方言词语：带方地方性特征的特色，如表达方式，发音或风俗
The use of regional characteristics, as of locale, custom, or speech, in literature or art.
地方色彩：地方性特点，如事件的现场，风俗或话语在文学或艺术中的使用
A policy whereby the interests of a nation in world affairs are defined in terms of particular countries or regions.
区域政策：在世界事务中一国的利益以特定的几个国家或地区的定义来确定的政策

【引伸】
re.gionalist
adj.（形容词）
n.（名词）
re.gionalis.tic
adj.（形容词）