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Definition of "nationalism" []

  • Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation. (noun)
  • The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals. (noun)
  • Aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "nationalism" in a sentence
  • "And nationalism translates as “hands off our near-abroad (which are inherent parts of China anyway so really, really hands off)”."
  • "That's -- that's what I call nationalism, enlightening ..."
  • "The pride of a national group or nation is what we call nationalism."