na·tion·al·ism (n sh  -n-l z m, nshn-)n. 1. Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation. 2. The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals. 3. Aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination. na tion·al·ist adj. & n.na tion·al·istic adj.na tion·al·isti·cal·ly adv. |
nationalism [ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm ˈnæʃnə-]
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a sentiment based on common cultural characteristics that binds a population and often produces a policy of national independence or separatism
2. loyalty or devotion to one's country; patriotism
3. exaggerated, passionate, or fanatical devotion to a national community See also chauvinism
nationalist n & adj
nationalistic adj
Nationalism
See also allegiance.
a belief in the innate superiority of the “Anglo-Saxon race.”
a zealous and belligerent patriotism. — chauvinist, n. — chauvinistic, adj.
1. the attitudes and behavior of a good citizen.
2. Obsolete, devotion to the cause of the French Revolution.
2. Obsolete, devotion to the cause of the French Revolution.
a fanaticism favoring ethnic or racial autonomy. — ethnomaniac, n., adj.
the characteristic of being Gaelic.
extreme or eccentric national loyalty that is hostile to the interests of any other nation. — jingo, jingoist, n. — jingoistic, adj.
the militaristic, authoritarian spirit or character of the East Prussian aristocracy. — Junker, n., adj.
devotion to one’s mother country.
1. the spirit or aspirations of a country.
2. a devotion to the interests of one’s own country.
3. a desire for national advancement.
4. the policy of asserting the interest of one’s own nation, as separate from the interest of another nation and the common interest of all nations. — nationalist, n., adj. — nationalistic, adj.
2. a devotion to the interests of one’s own country.
3. a desire for national advancement.
4. the policy of asserting the interest of one’s own nation, as separate from the interest of another nation and the common interest of all nations. — nationalist, n., adj. — nationalistic, adj.
the custom or policy of favoring nativeborn citizens over immigrants, as in the awarding of government jobs. See also philosophy. — nativist, n. — nativistic, adj.
excessive patriotism.
the idea that all Teutonic peoples should be joined in a union. — Pan-Teutonist, n. — Pan-Teutonic, adj.
a devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country; national loyalty. — patriot, n. — patriotic, adj.
excessive patriotism. — superpatriot, n. — superpatriotic, adj.
excessive or extreme nationalism. — ultranationalist, n. — ultranationalist ie, adj.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  nationalism - love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it; "they rode the same wave of popular patriotism"; "British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high"Americanism - loyalty to the United States and its institutions |
| 2. | nationalism - the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school internationalism - the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences multiculturalism - the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country | |
| 3. | nationalism - the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination | |
| 4. | nationalism - the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school internationalism - the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences |
nationalism
noun
1. separatism, independence, isolationism, xenophobia He was jailed on charges of furthering the cause of Albanian nationalism and separatism.
2. patriotism, loyalty to your country, chauvinism, jingoism, nationality, allegiance, fealty This kind of fierce nationalism is a volatile force.
Quotations
"Nationalism, that magnificent song that made the people rise against their oppressors, stops short, falters and dies away on the day that independence is proclaimed" [Frantz Fanon The Wretched of the Earth]
"While it is often the enemy of democracy, nationalism has also been democracy's handmaiden, from the time of the French Revolution" [Francis Fukuyama]
"Nationalism, that magnificent song that made the people rise against their oppressors, stops short, falters and dies away on the day that independence is proclaimed" [Frantz Fanon The Wretched of the Earth]
"While it is often the enemy of democracy, nationalism has also been democracy's handmaiden, from the time of the French Revolution" [Francis Fukuyama]
Translations
nationalism
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