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.

Other Words From

• mu·nici·pal·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of municipalism¹

First recorded in 1850–55; municipal + -ism

Example Sentences

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

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