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US/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
UK/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
strong love for your own nation, or the belief that a nation should rule itself; sometimes extreme
In context
Rising nationalism in the early twentieth century helped end many colonial empires.
Historians warn that economic hardship can feed aggressive nationalism.
Football matches between the two countries often bring out a wave of nationalism.
Words that go with nationalism
adjective + noun
- rising nationalismRising nationalism has made trade talks more difficult.
- economic nationalismEconomic nationalism led to higher taxes on imported goods.
- ethnic nationalismEthnic nationalism tore the former country apart in the 1990s.
noun + preposition
- wave of nationalismA wave of nationalism swept the country after the victory.
- growth of nationalismThe growth of nationalism in Europe led to two world wars.