1. words, phrases, or expressions that are characteristic of a particular place or region
Usage: plural form of localism
2. customs, practices, or attitudes that are specific to a particular locality
Usage: plural form of localism

Examples

• The dictionary included a section on regional localisms found throughout the American South.
• Many localisms in her speech revealed she was from rural New England.
• The author's use of localisms made the dialogue feel authentic to readers from that area.
• Students studying linguistics collected localisms from their home communities.
• The translation preserved some localisms to maintain the cultural flavor of the original text.
• These localisms might confuse readers unfamiliar with the region's dialect.