nationalism

[ nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm, nash-nuh-liz- ]

/ ˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm, ˈnæʃ nəˌlɪz- /

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noun

spirit or aspirations common to the whole of a nation.

devotion and loyalty to one's own country; patriotism.

excessive patriotism; chauvinism.

the desire for national advancement or political independence.

the policy or doctrine of asserting the interests of one's own nation viewed as separate from the interests of other nations or the common interests of all nations.

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.

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Origin of nationalism

First recorded in 1830–40; national + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM nationalism

an·ti·na·tion·al·ism, nounnon·na·tion·al·ism, nounpro·na·tion·al·ism, nounsem·i·na·tion·al·ism, noun

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How to use nationalism in a sentence

There was a lot of positive feedback from people interested in non-gender binary people.
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She ultimately ditched JSwipe after about a week and found her current, non-Jewish, boyfriend on OkCupid.
My Week on Jewish Tinder|Emily Shire|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
An atheist counsels his fellow non-believers on how not to talk to people of faith.
The Case Against In-Your-Face Atheism|Steve Neumann|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The distinction between over-policing and non-responsiveness was alive and well in Bed-Stuy.
Ground Zero of the NYPD Slowdown|Batya Ungar-Sargon|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Last summer, Louisiana also banned non-legal adoption, with offenders facing a penalty of $5,000 and up to five years in prison.
Judge: Rehoming Kids Is Trafficking|Tina Traster|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The expatriated ex-rebels became alarmed by the non-receipt of the indemnity instalment and the news from their homes.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
He also states that the Audiencia is virtually non-existent, and so there is no high court in which justice may be sought.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
De moi, je ne say qu'en dire, d'autant que je ne veux affirmer ny le si ny le non en ce dont je n'ay vidence.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Certes le capitaine Merveilles et ses gens monstrerent leur pit non vulgaire.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
It teaches you to take your time, or as the Germans call it, it gives you "Ruhe (repose)," the grand sine qua non!
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay

British Dictionary definitions for nationalism

nationalism

/ (ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm, ˈnæʃnə-) /

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 communitySee also chauvinism

Derived forms of nationalism

nationalist, noun, adjectivenationalistic, adjective

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Cultural definitions for nationalism

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 for nationalism

Nationalism is opposed to colonialism and imperialism.

nationalism

Origin of nationalism

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