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nationalism

na·tion·al·ism [ náshən'l ìzzəm, náshnə lìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. desire for political independence: the desire to achieve political independence, especially by a country under foreign control or by a people with a separate identity and culture but no state of their own

2. patriotism: proud loyalty and devotion to a nation

3. excessive devotion to nation: excessive or fanatical devotion to a nation and its interests, often associated with a belief that one country is superior to all others


na·tion·al·ist noun, adjective
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