Meaning of nationalism | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture
2. A more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture.
   countable, uncountable
3. Support for the creation of a sovereign nation (which does not currently exist).
   countable, uncountable
4. Support for the creation of a sovereign nation (which does not currently exist)
5. Support for the union of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
   Ireland, UK, countable, uncountable
6. Support for the union of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Equivalents

Examples

“Communists, socialists, and Islamists are against nationalism.”

“Perhaps the explanation of the Chinese situation most generally accepted by historians is nationalism, a phenomenon which has always occurred when a people of distinctive cultural characteristics becomes aware of foreign domination. Napoleonic domination in Italy and Germany a century ago created nationalism there, as did Turkish domination in the Balkans and the Arab countries.”

“Following the 1979 Revolution, Khomeini came out against nationalism.”

“It dates back to the 17th century and rose into prominence during the uprisings in the 18th century that produced the American and French revolutions. But the word attained more of a negative connotation during the 20th century as it become associated with the nationalism movements in Europe that helped lead to World War I and World War II.”

“Basque nationalism”

“Kurdish nationalism”

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