southernism

Noun
  1. A locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern United States (synset 107166735)
    is a type of: expression, locution, saying - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
  2. An attitude characteristic of Southerners (especially in the US) (synset 106205433)
    domain region: america, the states, u.s., u.s.a., united states, united states of america, us, usa - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    is a type of: attitude, mental attitude - a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

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