Nationalism Meaning
/ˈnæʃənəlɪz(ə)m/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture.
nounSupport for the creation of a sovereign nation (which does not currently exist).
Sentence Examples
You can't equate nationalism with fascism.
Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The extreme rise of ____ in Europe during the 1930s contributed to the outbreak of war.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The rise of extreme ____ in several countries has led to various several political tensions and a strong desire to put one's own country before all others.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French nationalisme, equivalent to national + -ism.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1927 May, Quincy Wright, “Bolshevist Influences in China”, in Current History, volume XXVI, number 2, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 300, column 1:
"Other nationalisms aimed at liberating subjugated peoples who spoke the same language and lived in the same territory."
— 2002 November 21, Amos Elon, “Israelis & Palestinians: What Went Wrong?”, in The New York Review, archived from the original on 09 May 2021:
"Following the 1979 Revolution, Khomeini came out against nationalism."
— 2017, Meir Litvak, Constructing Nationalism in Iran:
"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."
— 2018 October 23, Doug Criss, “The definition of a nationalist”, in CNN, archived from the original on 16 Aug 2022:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The extreme rise of ____ in Europe during the 1930s contributed to the outbreak of war.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The rise of extreme ____ in several countries has led to various several political tensions and a strong desire to put one's own country before all others.