nationalism

[ nash-uh-nl-iz-uh m, nash-nuh-liz- ]
/ ˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm, ˈnæʃ nəˌlɪz- /

noun

Origin of nationalism

First recorded in 1830–40; national + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM nationalism

an·ti·na·tion·al·ism, noun non·na·tion·al·ism, noun pro·na·tion·al·ism, noun sem·i·na·tion·al·ism, noun

Words nearby nationalism

national transportation safety board, national trust, national unity government, national war labor board, national weather service, nationalism, nationalist, nationalist china, nationality, nationalization, nationalize

Example sentences from the Web for anti-nationalism

British Dictionary definitions for anti-nationalism

nationalism
/ (ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm, ˈnæʃnə-) /

noun

a sentiment based on common cultural characteristics that binds a population and often produces a policy of national independence or separatism
loyalty or devotion to one's country; patriotism
exaggerated, passionate, or fanatical devotion to a national community See also chauvinism

Derived forms of nationalism

nationalist, noun, adjective nationalistic, adjective

Cultural definitions for anti-nationalism

nationalism

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.

notes for nationalism

Nationalism is opposed to colonialism and imperialism.