nationalism — devotion and loyalty to one's own country; extreme patriotism
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: devotion and loyalty to one's own country; extreme patriotism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The politician's nationalism was so strong that he refused to eat foreign food, even pizza!
- Healthy patriotism is different from extreme nationalism that excludes other cultures.
- The soccer fan's nationalism reached its peak when he painted his entire body with the national colors.
nationalism
NOUN[/ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/]
devotion and loyalty to one's own country; extreme patriotism
Strong nationalism spread across the country during the political crisis.
Leaders used nationalism to unite people during economic hardship. (NATION + IDENTITY = NATIONALISM → nationalism happens when national identity becomes a powerful shared belief)
Nationalism and patriotism sometimes created unity during times of crisis.
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Origin
Nationalism emerged in the late 18th century, formed by combining 'nation' (from Latin natio, meaning 'birth' or 'people') with the suffix '-ism' (denoting a doctrine or system). The modern concept of nationalism as a political ideology became widespread during and after the French Revolution.
Breakdown
nation- (Latin natio, 'people' or 'ethnic group') + -al (adjectival suffix forming 'national') + -ism (suffix denoting ideology or practice).
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📝Examples
“The politician's nationalism was so strong that he refused to eat foreign food, even pizza!”
“Healthy patriotism is different from extreme nationalism that excludes other cultures.”
“The soccer fan's nationalism reached its peak when he painted his entire body with the national colors.”
“The rise of nationalism in the 19th century shaped modern European borders.”
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