Southernism
noun
South·ern·ism
ˈsə-t͟hər-ˌni-zəm 
1
: an attitude or trait characteristic of the South or Southerners especially in the U.S.
2
: a locution or pronunciation characteristic of the southern U.S.
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“Southernism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southernism. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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