noun
- a person who advocates for local control of government, business, or community affairs
adjective
- relating to or supporting local control or local interests
Examples
- The localist movement gained support from small business owners.
- She was known as a localist politician who fought for neighborhood schools.
- The localist approach emphasized buying from local farmers.
- His localist views put him at odds with the national party platform.
- The town council adopted a localist policy for hiring contractors.
- Many localist groups oppose large chain stores in their communities.