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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
This us-versus-them sentiment sheds light on nationalism and xenophobia.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Can center-ground politicians, who have long dominated democratic governments, find a way to quiet the siren song of angry, antiestablishment nationalism?
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
The feud began Friday when the far-right wing congresswoman took exception to Grok fact-checking her commitment to her faith by saying her support for conspiracy theories and Christian nationalism calls her beliefs into question.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
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These are powerful signs of Leo’s commitments and a deep challenge to the nationalism and isolationism currently promoted by the White House.
—Raúl E. Zegarra, Time, 17 May 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Can center-ground politicians, who have long dominated democratic governments, find a way to quiet the siren song of angry, antiestablishment nationalism?
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
The feud began Friday when the far-right wing congresswoman took exception to Grok fact-checking her commitment to her faith by saying her support for conspiracy theories and Christian nationalism calls her beliefs into question.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Read More: The True Meaning of an American Pope
These are powerful signs of Leo’s commitments and a deep challenge to the nationalism and isolationism currently promoted by the White House.
—Raúl E. Zegarra, Time, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nationalism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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And one of the things that is really striking is the low price that a lot of Americans are willing to sell their patriotism for and their allegiance for.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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His life was rooted in devotion to public service, patriotism, a love of the law, and a passion for education.—
Dara Kam,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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