Synonyms of nationalism

nationalism

noun

ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patriotism
• chauvinism
• jingoism
• loyalty
• superpatriotism
• xenophobia
• nativism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• internationalism

2

as in devotion

love and support for one's country

American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patriotism
• devotion
• chauvinism
• jingoism
• allegiance
• loyalty
• passion
• faithfulness
• fealty
• steadfastness
• fervency
• constancy
• staunchness
• fervidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• treason
• desertion
• treachery
• disaffection
• disloyalty
• faithlessness
• fickleness
• falseness
• inconstancy
• unfaithfulness
• perfidiousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nationalism

On Inner Excellence, Caesarism, nationalism, imperialism, ‘Newscum,’ Starbucks, and more A football player made a self-help book the hottest seller in the country. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025

After the world was torn apart by nationalism and conflict, countries agreed to sacrifice some aspects of their sovereignty for the common good. —Christian Edwards, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025

King lost his primary in 2020 after being stripped of his committees for questioning why the terms white nationalism and white supremacy were considered offensive. —Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025

Its release sparked debate over its blending of nationalism and religion. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025