1
as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
The conquest of Mars and the achievement of the singularity are, like the nationalism resurgent across the globe, daydreams that offer a taste of that old comfort.
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Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The goal of education has never been blind nationalism.
—Robert Casper, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Unusual step includes reports on hot-button issues such as white nationalism, LGBTQ activism and family planning.
—Warren P. Strobel, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2026
With global governments facing budget pressure and resource nationalism on the rise in some mining-heavy countries, geopolitical risk is not just theoretical.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The goal of education has never been blind nationalism.
—Robert Casper, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Unusual step includes reports on hot-button issues such as white nationalism, LGBTQ activism and family planning.
—Warren P. Strobel, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2026
With global governments facing budget pressure and resource nationalism on the rise in some mining-heavy countries, geopolitical risk is not just theoretical.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nationalism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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What was initially an unusual swell of Canadian patriotism a year ago has evolved into a new social and economic order for the country of 41 million.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Flags were hung to mark moments of patriotism, protest, or grief.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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