American English
/ˈnæ.ʃə.nəˌlɪ.zm̩/
5 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A strong feeling of pride, loyalty, and connection to your own country.
Nationalism is usually pronounced /ˈnæ.ʃə.nəˌlɪ.zm̩/. You may also hear the shorter middle form /ˈnæ.ʃəˌnl̩.ɪ.zm̩/.
A strong feeling of pride, loyalty, and connection to your own country.
Nationalism grew after the country won the war.
The festival celebrates local culture and nationalism.
rising nationalism · a wave of nationalism · national pride
a strong sense of nationalism
nationalism in + country or region
A political belief or movement that puts a nation’s own government and interests first, often seeking independence or greater control.
Nationalism helped the region demand independence.
Some voters fear that extreme nationalism divides society.
Nationalism can support self-government, but it can also suggest putting one country above others.
ethnic nationalism · civic nationalism · extreme nationalism
a movement for + nationalism
nationalism can lead to + noun
an increase in nationalist feeling or political support
The rise of nationalism changed the political debate.
nationalism based mainly on shared ethnic or cultural background
Ethnic nationalism can exclude minority groups.