# Localism

> Locals being hostile to visiting surfers to keep a spot to themselves, ranging from dirty looks to violence.

**What "localism" means in surfing:** Locals being hostile to visiting surfers to keep a spot to themselves, ranging from dirty looks to violence.

**Category:** Lineup

## Related words

- [Local](https://surfslang.com/local): A surfer who lives near a break and surfs it regularly.

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Source: [Localism](https://surfslang.com/localism) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt