rehiyonalista
rehiyonalísta with stress marks
regionalist
Usage Note
Rehiyonalista refers to a person who prioritizes regional identity, culture, or political autonomy, used in political science and journalism. In Philippine discourse it can carry either a positive connotation of cultural pride or a negative one of disunity, depending on context.
Examples
" Rehiyonalista ang kandidato. "
Natural Translation
The candidate is a regionalist.
Literal Translation
Regionalist the candidate.
" Siya ay isang rehiyonalista. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a regionalist.
Literal Translation
He/She is a regionalist.
" Bilang isang rehiyonalista, ipinaglalaban niya ang interes at kultura ng kanyang sariling lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
As a regionalist, he fights for the interests and culture of his own province.
Literal Translation
As one regionalist, fighting-for he the interest and culture of his own province.
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