1. Advocating or supporting local interests, autonomy, or identity
   "The localist movement pushed for more decision-making power at the community level"

1. Someone who favours local principles or policies; someone who is particularly attached to their own region or community
   "The localists opposed the national party's platform"; "She was a proud localist, always advocating for her hometown"

Derived forms: localists

See also: local

Encyclopedia: Localist