1. a person who advocates for the interests or autonomy of a particular region
Usage: political
2. an artist or writer who focuses on depicting the characteristics of a particular region
Usage: arts; literature

1. relating to or supporting regionalism

Examples

• The regionalist politician campaigned for greater state autonomy.
• She was known as a regionalist writer who captured the essence of rural Alabama.
• The regionalist movement gained support among voters who felt ignored by the federal government.
• His regionalist paintings depicted the unique landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
• The party adopted a regionalist platform emphasizing local control over education.
• Many regionalist authors emerged during the 19th century American literary renaissance.
• The regionalist approach to governance allows for more tailored solutions to local problems.