Nationalism

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnæʃənÉ™lɪzm/

Origin

national + -ism

Full definition of nationalism

Noun

1. Patriotism; the idea of supporting one's country and culture.
2. Support for the creation of a sovereign nation (which does not currently exist).Basque nationalism, Kurdish nationalism
3. Jingoism; the support of one nation's interests to the exclusion of others; the hatred of other nations.

Derived terms

• micronationalism

Anagrams

• antimonials, laminations