ə noun
1.
spirit or aspirations common to the whole of a nation.
2.
devotion and loyalty to one's own country; patriotism.
3.
excessive patriotism; chauvinism.
4.
the desire for national advancement or political independence.
5.
the policy or doctrine of asserting the interests of one's own nation viewed as separate from the interests of other nations or the common interests of all nations.
6.
an idiom or trait peculiar to a nation.
7.
a movement, as in the arts, based upon the folk idioms, history, aspirations, etc., of a nation.
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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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nationalism definition
The strong belief that the interests of a particular nation-state are of primary importance. Also, the belief that a people who share a common language, history, and culture should constitute an independent nation, free of foreign domination.
Note: Nationalism is opposed to colonialism and imperialism.
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