Nationalism (noun)

  1. Loyalty and devotion to a nation.
  2. An ideology that emphasizes the interests of a particular nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining the nation's sovereignty over its homeland.
  3. The belief that the interests of a particular nation-state are of primary importance.

Origin:

French nationalisme, from national national + -iste -ist.

Examples:

  1. He felt a strong sense of nationalism pride.
  2. The rise of nationalism sentiment led to the formation of new states.
  3. The party promotes a nationalist agenda.
  4. The nationalism movement sought to unite the country.
  5. The leader's speeches were full of nationalist rhetoric.
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