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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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Previous defense motions have claimed that the murders were actually ritual sacrifices committed by Odinists, members of a pagan religion linked with White nationalism, the AP and CNN reported.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
At the same time, the rise of Armenian nationalism and the pursuit of an independent state intensified hostility and conflict in the Empire.
—Türkay Salim Nefes, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
His belief in merging Islam with Western values and Turkish nationalism struck a chord with Turks, earning him millions of followers.
—Michael Rubinkam, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Previous defense motions have claimed that the murders were actually ritual sacrifices committed by Odinists, members of a pagan religion linked with White nationalism, the AP and CNN reported.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
At the same time, the rise of Armenian nationalism and the pursuit of an independent state intensified hostility and conflict in the Empire.
—Türkay Salim Nefes, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
His belief in merging Islam with Western values and Turkish nationalism struck a chord with Turks, earning him millions of followers.
—Michael Rubinkam, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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