Borderism

/ˈbɔːrdərɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A political ideology or practice emphasizing the importance of border regions and their distinct identities, or the tendency to prioritize border issues in politics.

Etymology

From 'border' plus the suffix '-ism' meaning a system, ideology, or movement. This is a modern term reflecting contemporary political discourse around border regions and nationalism.

Kelly Says

Borderism is a rare word that captures something contemporary—the way frontier regions have become flashpoints for identity politics, creating their own ideological movements beyond the national centers that often ignore them.

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