Nationalism Definition

năshə-nə-lĭzəm, năshnə-
noun
Devotion to one's nation; patriotism.
Webster's New World
Excessive, narrow, or jingoist patriotism; chauvinism.
Webster's New World
The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
American Heritage
The doctrine that national interest, security, etc. are more important than international considerations.
Webster's New World
The belief that a particular cultural or ethnic group constitutes a distinct people deserving of political self-determination.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Nationalism

Noun

Singular:
nationalism
Plural:
nationalisms

Origin of Nationalism

Nationalism Sentence Examples

  • Nationalism is on the decline.

  • The idea of nationalism pervaded and quickened all his life and works.

  • But the decline of nationalism is a force for peace.

  • Nationalism, in my use of the term, is being an uncritical fan of your country.

  • It became now detached from the limitations of nationalism and local association with which it had been hitherto circumscribed.

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Words Starting With

NNANAT

Words Ending With

MSMISM

Unscrambles

nationalism

Words Starting With N and Ending With M

Starts With N & Ends With MStarts With NA & Ends With MStarts With N & Ends With SM

Word Length

11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With N11 Letter Words Ending With M