national'istic
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nationalism (ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm, ˈnæʃnə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | 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. | See also chauvinism exaggerated, passionate, or fanatical devotion to a national community |
| 'nationalist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| national'istic | |
| —adj | |
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