nationalism

noun

the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals

the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination

the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

Roots

nascornat- · Latin · be born

Synonyms for nationalism

patriotismn ultranationalismn jingoismn nationhoodn chauvinismn internationalismn nationalityn militarismn imperialismn colonialismn

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