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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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Recent Examples of nationalism
Trump has also stirred nationalism north of the border by calling for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Yet green remains the color associated with St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland throughout the world, largely due to the Catholic diaspora and its association with nationalism.
—Bryan McGovern, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
The surge in Canadian nationalism has bolstered the Liberal Party’s chances in a parliamentary election expected within days or weeks, and Liberal showings have been improving steadily in opinion polls.
—Rob Gillies, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Mar. 2025
The surge in Canadian nationalism has bolstered the Liberal Party’s chances in a parliamentary election expected within days or weeks, and Liberal showings have been improving in opinion polls.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Yet green remains the color associated with St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland throughout the world, largely due to the Catholic diaspora and its association with nationalism.
—Bryan McGovern, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
The surge in Canadian nationalism has bolstered the Liberal Party’s chances in a parliamentary election expected within days or weeks, and Liberal showings have been improving steadily in opinion polls.
—Rob Gillies, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Mar. 2025
The surge in Canadian nationalism has bolstered the Liberal Party’s chances in a parliamentary election expected within days or weeks, and Liberal showings have been improving in opinion polls.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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