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nationalism
[nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm, nash-nuh-liz-]
noun
spirit or aspirations common to the whole of a nation.
He describes how the intense and unconquerable nationalism of India’s hundreds of millions contributed to the decline of the British empire.
devotion and loyalty to one's own country; patriotism.
The promotion of a healthy nationalism is part of the responsibility of the leaders of a newly independent, diverse nation.
excessive patriotism; chauvinism.
This kind of nationalism, intolerance, or imperialism seems to occur even in the best democracies.
the desire for national advancement or political independence.
A surge in Quebec nationalism led to the formation of the Parti Québécois, which was committed to a political route to Quebec independence.
the policy or doctrine of asserting the interests of one's own nation viewed as separate from the interests of other nations or of the international community.
There’s a struggle between integration and global values on the one hand, and uncompromising nationalism on the other.
an idiom or trait peculiar to a nation.
a movement, as in the arts, based upon the folk idioms, history, aspirations, etc., of a nation.
nationalism
/ ˈnæʃnə-, ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm /
noun
a sentiment based on common cultural characteristics that binds a population and often produces a policy of national independence or separatism
loyalty or devotion to one's country; patriotism
exaggerated, passionate, or fanatical devotion to a national community See also chauvinism
nationalism
The strong belief that the interests of a particular nation-state are of primary importance. Also, the belief that a people who share a common language, history, and culture should constitute an independent nation, free of foreign domination.
Other 51Թ Forms
- antinationalism noun
- nonnationalism noun
- pronationalism noun
- seminationalism noun
- ˌԲپDzԲˈپ adjective
- ˈԲپDzԲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nationalism1
Example Sentences
He hammered on culture war issues of immigration, nationalism and family values.
There have been other signs of growing nationalism in the past year, often in response to perceptions of American influence.
When I hear "Christian nationalism," I do the same thing.
For decades, the Irish-language revival was associated with obligatory schoolbook lessons, traditional folk culture and a dreary version of nationalism.
White Christian groups and the three in ten Americans who support Christian nationalism are the principal groups continuing to hold majority favorable views of Trump.
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