nationalism
noun
spirit or aspirations common to the whole of a nation.
nationalistic
-
a word derived from
nationalism.
Example Sentences
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Sports have a way of fueling nationalistic passions, and I fully expect plenty of people who don’t care much about soccer to channel their patriotic sentiments into the tournament.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
The nationalistic shift and threats to supply chains have persuaded Europe to break with its traditional willingness to rely on foreign military suppliers, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
The companies winning today are those that have localized their supply chains and their design language to match a more frugal, nationalistic and tech-savvy consumer.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
It’s striking how much these geopolitical phases of the moon—in this case nationalistic tendencies—run in cycles.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
He had moved from a more nationalistic, all-encompassing theme of African unity to a more parochial one addressed to the Xhosa people, of whom he was one.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
