1
as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
The rise in nationalism has even spread to the streaming world.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Ireland became more sectarian over the course of the 19th century, and nationalism became more associated with Catholicism.
—Bryan McGovern, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Trump's almost daily attacks on Canada's sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump’s almost daily attacks on Canada’s sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Ireland became more sectarian over the course of the 19th century, and nationalism became more associated with Catholicism.
—Bryan McGovern, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Trump's almost daily attacks on Canada's sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump’s almost daily attacks on Canada’s sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nationalism
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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