fac|tion|al|ism — «FAK shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. a condition characterized by faction; tendency to factional differences: »Whether…pleas for less factionalism will succeed in reuniting the party will not be clear for some weeks (London Times) … Useful english dictionary
frac|tion|al|ism — «FRAK shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. a tendency toward, or a policy of, division into parts or fractions: »No constitution can by itself eliminate political fractionalism and ensure a two or three party system (Atlantic) … Useful english dictionary
func|tion|al|ism — «FUHNGK shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. 1. regard for the function and purpose of something, such as a building or piece of furniture, as the primary factor in regulating its design. 2. Anthropology. the ways in which different parts of a culture are… … Useful english dictionary
ra|tion|al|ism — «RASH uh nuh LIHZ uhm, RASH nuh lihz », noun. 1. the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct. 2. the philosophical doctrine that reason is in itself a source of knowledge,… … Useful english dictionary
sec|tion|al|ism — «SEHK shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. too great regard for sectional interests; sectional prejudice or hatred: »When the people of a region become self centered and neglect their relation to the larger national unity, they suffer from sectionalism or… … Useful english dictionary
Con|gre|ga|tion|al|ism — «KONG gruh GAY shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. a system of church government in which each individual church or congregation governs itself. –con´gre|ga´tion|al|ist, noun. Con|gre|ga|tion|al|ism «KONG gruh GAY shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. the principles… … Useful english dictionary
con|gre|ga|tion|al|ism — «KONG gruh GAY shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. a system of church government in which each individual church or congregation governs itself. –con´gre|ga´tion|al|ist, noun. Con|gre|ga|tion|al|ism «KONG gruh GAY shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. the principles… … Useful english dictionary
an|ti|na|tion|al|ism — «AN tee NASH uh nuh LIHZ uhm, NASH nuh lihz », noun. an antinational principle, policy, or belief. –an´ti|na´tion|al|ist, noun … Useful english dictionary
con|sti|tu|tion|al|ism — «KON stuh TOO shuh nuh LIHZ uhm, TYOO », noun. 1. the principles of constitutional government. 2. adherence to these principles. 3. a constitutional system of government. –con´sti|tu´tion|al|ist, noun … Useful english dictionary
con|ven|tion|al|ism — «kuhn VEHN shuh nuh LIHZ uhm», noun. 1. tendency to follow conventional usages; adherence to custom. 2. something conventional; a formal usage, word, or phrase. –con|ven´tion|al|ist, noun … Useful english dictionary
