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Il campanilismo
A quintessential Italian sociological concept describing extreme local loyalty. It explains the historic rivalry between neighboring cities like Pisa and Livorno.
Examples in context
Il campanilismo divide ancora molte regioni italiane.
Local patriotism still divides many Italian regions
Le radici del campanilismo risalgono all'epoca dei comuni.
The roots of parochialism date back to the era of the communes
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