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nationalism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/

nationalism means: Strong support for your country, often with the belief that it is better than other countries.

noun

COUNTRY FIRSTB2

Strong support for your country, often with the belief that it is better than other countries.

  • Nationalism shaped his political views.
  • The speech encouraged extreme nationalism.
  • Economic nationalism can make trade between countries harder.

Common phrases: extreme nationalism, rising nationalism, economic nationalism

SEEKING INDEPENDENCEC1

Support for a people having their own independent country.

  • Scottish nationalism grew during that period.
  • The party links nationalism with the demand for independence.
  • Regional nationalism influenced the vote on forming a new state.

Common phrases: Scottish nationalism, Basque nationalism, regional nationalism

Questions about nationalism

What does nationalism mean?

Strong support for your country, often with the belief that it is better than other countries.

What is nationalism in other languages?

Türkçe: milliyetçilik · Español: nacionalismo · Français: nationalisme · Deutsch: Nationalismus · Italiano: nazionalismo · 日本語: 国家主義

How do you pronounce nationalism?

It is pronounced /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/.

How do you use nationalism in a sentence?

Nationalism shaped his political views. The speech encouraged extreme nationalism.

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