nationalism
strong support for one’s nation
A political idea and feeling that people should be very loyal to their country and work to protect and advance its interests.
a rise of nationalism in [place]
- Economic problems in the country helped fuel a new wave of nationalism.
- The party’s campaign appealed to voters’ nationalism and promised to defend national traditions.
- Some see nationalism as a positive force that unites people, while others fear it can easily turn into hatred of outsiders.
- After the war, nationalism became a powerful influence on the country’s foreign policy.
- Schools were encouraged to promote nationalism through patriotic songs and national holidays.
- There is growing nationalism in many countries today.
- The leader used nationalism to win more votes.
- Some people think nationalism can bring people together.
- Nationalism can make a country feel strong and proud.
- The news talked about the rise of nationalism in the region.
movement for national independence
The political belief that a group, region, or people should have its own government or become an independent country.
[group/nationality] nationalism in [place]
- Scottish nationalism has grown stronger in recent years, with more people supporting independence from the United Kingdom.
- The government tried to limit the spread of Kurdish nationalism by banning certain political parties.
- In the nineteenth century, nationalism played a key role in the creation of many new states in Europe.
- Ethnic nationalism in the region has led to repeated demands for greater autonomy.
- Student groups became increasingly active in promoting Catalan nationalism and the right to vote on independence.
- Irish nationalism called for an independent Irish state.
- Some people support regional nationalism because they want more power for local leaders.
- Nationalism in this area started as a peaceful independence movement.
- Ethnic nationalism can create new states but also new conflicts.
- The party grew quickly by promising to support Catalan nationalism.
aggressive, exclusionary nationalism
A strong and sometimes hateful belief that your country is better than other countries and should keep others out or control them.
extreme nationalism leads to [negative outcome]
- Extreme nationalism and fear of outsiders helped far-right parties gain power.
- Historians argue that aggressive nationalism was one of the causes of the war.
- Her speeches were full of nationalism and hatred toward neighboring countries.
- The film explores how nationalism can turn into violence against minorities.
- Many young people reacted against the narrow nationalism of the older generation.
- Extreme nationalism can lead to war.
- Some leaders use nationalism and fear to win elections.
- Aggressive nationalism often creates hate toward other countries.
- Xenophobic nationalism can be very dangerous for minorities.
- The teacher warned them about the risks of strong nationalism.
- Base: nationalism
- Plural: nationalism
aggressive nationalism
1militaristic, confrontational nationalism
Nationalism that pushes a country to act in a hard or warlike way toward other countries.
- Aggressive nationalism in the early twentieth century contributed to global conflict.
- His speeches were full of aggressive nationalism and threats against neighboring states.
civic nationalism
1nationalism based on citizenship
A type of nationalism that says a nation is made by people who share the same laws and political values, not by blood or ethnicity.
- The country tried to promote civic nationalism that included all citizens, regardless of background.
- Some scholars see civic nationalism as more open and democratic than ethnic nationalism.
economic nationalism
1protective, inward-looking economic policy
The idea that a country should protect its own businesses and workers, for example by using tariffs or limits on imports, instead of opening the economy to the world.
- The government’s turn toward economic nationalism has worried foreign investors.
- Economic nationalism led to higher tariffs on imported goods.
ethnic nationalism
1nationalism based on ethnicity
A type of nationalism that says a nation is made mainly by one ethnic group, with a common culture or blood, not by citizenship.
- Ethnic nationalism in the region has often caused tension between majority and minority groups.
- The constitution was rewritten to limit the influence of ethnic nationalism in politics.
extreme nationalism
1very strong, hostile nationalism
Nationalism that is so strong it becomes angry, hateful, or dangerous toward other countries or groups.
- Extreme nationalism in the 1930s helped lead to war.
- The party’s extreme nationalism worries many of its neighbors.
rise of nationalism
1an increase in nationalism
A situation where nationalism becomes stronger or more common in a country or region.
- Many analysts worry about the rise of nationalism across Europe.
- The economic crisis contributed to the rise of nationalism in the country.
wave of nationalism
1sudden surge of nationalism
A strong and fast spread of nationalism among many people, often in many places.
- A wave of nationalism swept through the region after the revolution.
- The victory in the tournament sparked a new wave of nationalism among young fans.
white nationalism
1racist, white-supremacist nationalism
A racist political belief that white people should control a country or have their own country and keep other groups out or below them.
- The government is under pressure to do more to fight white nationalism and related hate groups.
- White nationalism has spread online through social media and extremist forums.