New Englandism

noun

New En·​gland·​ism

-ˌdizəm

plural New Englandisms

1

: the traits, ideas, or attitudes distinctive of native New Englanders

2

: a locution or pronunciation characteristic of New England

Word History

Etymology

New England + English -ism

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