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nationalism

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Nationality & race, Groupings
na·tion·al·is·m /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ ●○○ noun [uncountable]  1 SANPPGthe desire by a group of people of the same race, origin, language etc to form an independent country 国家主义;民族主义 Scottish nationalism 苏格兰民族主义2 SANlove for your own country and the belief that it is better than any other country 本国优越感;民族自豪感 patriotism Under his leadership, a strong sense of nationalism emerged. 在他的领导下,人们心中涌出强烈的民族自豪感。
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nationalismBasque nationalism surfaced during Athletic Bilbao's match against Atletico.The facts are that within a decade of the Vienna Congress, nationalism was gathering furious pace.The connection between language and lineage can, however, be prised apart in order to combat crude nationalism.Out goes secularism and economic reform; in comes Hindu nationalism.Europe can only live in peace if nationalism is overcome.Irish nationalismOn the continent, political movements are already emerging which thrive on the flow of refugees and exploit naked nationalism.The history of war, nationalism and revolutions.Among these symbols are those associated with nationalism.In other words, nationalism belongs with political theory, ethnicity with sociology or social anthropology.
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nationalism
nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ noun [uncountable]1. the desire by a group of people of the same race, origin, language etc to form an independent country:
    Scottish nationalism
2. love for your own country and the belief that it is better than any other country ⇨ patriotism:
    Under his leadership, a strong sense of nationalism emerged.


na·tion·al·ismBrE /ˈnæʃnəlɪzəm/ 🔊NAmE /ˈnæʃnəlɪzəm/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the desire by a group of people who share the same race, culture, language, etc. to form an independent country 国家主义Scottish nationalism苏格兰国家主义(sometimes disapproving) a feeling of love for and pride in your country; a feeling that your country is better than any other 民族主义;民族自豪感;民族优越感