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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: economic nationalism ( def ).
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.
Notes
Derived Forms
- ˌԲپDzԲˈپ, adjective
- ˈԲپDzԲ, nounadjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·پ·Բ·پDz·· noun
- ԴDz·Բ·پDz·· noun
- ·Բ·پDz·· noun
- ··Բ·پDz·· noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nationalism1
Example Sentences
Experience proves that policies motivated by economic nationalism are all pain and no gain.
Glyndŵr became a figurehead for Welsh nationalism and there are statues, monuments, pub and street names across Wales commemorating him.
Ireland is virtually unique among European countries in having no far-right, anti-immigrant political movement of any consequence, largely because Irish nationalism is historically associated with anti-colonial and anti-imperialist attitudes, and often with socialism.
“I just think that it’s their sense of nationalism and pride in their country, that they wanted to put their best foot forward to welcome their teammates to Japanese cuisine and show hospitality,” Roberts added.
Polls show the majority of Canadians support retaliating against the US, and a swell of nationalism has since emerged across the country.
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