nationalism

noun
UK: /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/
US: /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/

  1. A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.

    1. Nationalism is common during sporting events.
    2. The rise of nationalism influenced political decisions during the 20th century.

  2. The desire of a people to form an independent nation.

    1. Nationalism led to the creation of many new states.
    2. Scottish nationalism is a significant political force in the UK.

  3. The advocacy of political independence for a particular nation or people.

    1. His nationalism motivated him to fight for his country.
    2. After the war, a wave of nationalism swept across the continent.

Synonyms

patriotism jingoism chauvinism
nationalism adjective

  1. Characterized by a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.

    1. The speech had a nationalism tone to it.
    2. The politician expressed nationalism views during the election campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nationalism" in English means: A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country., The desire of a people to form an independent nation., The advocacy of political independence for a particular nation or people..

The phonetic transcription of "nationalism" is /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nationalism": patriotism, jingoism, chauvinism.

Example usage of "nationalism": "Nationalism is common during sporting events.". More examples on the page.