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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
Intense nationalism, too, has played a role in the current conflict, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has pursued an aggressive stance on Pakistan, trying to isolate it.
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Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Ahead of the parade, hotel workers, officials and many members of the public wore the orange-and-black ribbon of St. George, a Russian military symbol that especially since Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has been associated with Russian nationalism and militarism.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 9 May 2025
But even more than a cartographic tweak, Trump's focus on geographical names has tapped into the deep currents driving territorial disputes around the world for centuries: nationalism, authority, historical memory and cultural identity.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Other forms of Canadian nationalism and anti-American sentiment flourish.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Ahead of the parade, hotel workers, officials and many members of the public wore the orange-and-black ribbon of St. George, a Russian military symbol that especially since Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has been associated with Russian nationalism and militarism.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 9 May 2025
But even more than a cartographic tweak, Trump's focus on geographical names has tapped into the deep currents driving territorial disputes around the world for centuries: nationalism, authority, historical memory and cultural identity.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Other forms of Canadian nationalism and anti-American sentiment flourish.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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This included studies on the attitudes of Russians toward their homeland in relation to the rest of the world—the sources of Russian patriotism, attitudes toward authority, and how Russians felt about the suppression of individual freedom.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Imagine a world where treating each other with dignity is a mark of patriotism, a measure of our national well-being and an indicator of future potential.—
Timothy Shriver,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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