municipalism

[ myoo-nis-uh-puh-liz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the principle or system of home rule by a municipality.

  2. advocacy of such a principle or system.

Origin of municipalism

1
First recorded in 1850–55; municipal + -ism

Other words from municipalism

  • mu·nic·i·pal·ist, noun

Words Nearby municipalism

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How to use municipalism in a sentence

  • The central ideas of modern municipalism are the raising of loans and the sweating of the ratepayer.

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