/ Dictionary / Index S sectionalism: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sec•tion•al•ism Pronunciation: (sek'shu-nl-iz"um), [key] — n. excessive regard for sectional or local interests; regional or local spirit, prejudice, etc. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: sectionalism (Thesaurus) sectional sectionalize Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language