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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
But militarism and conquest of the landscape were major themes of the growing right-wing nationalism in Austria, in which Mörk became immersed.
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Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk, the group maintains, also promoted Christian nationalism, the notion that Christians should dominate government and other aspects of life in the United States.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The creation of a white ethnostate is often seen as an ultimate goal of such white nationalism, which argues that white people form part of a genetically and culturally superior race deserving of protection and preservation.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
An exposé of far-right nationalism and a beacon of resistance directed by Connie Field, produced by Field and Sigrid Dyekjær (The Cave).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
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Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk, the group maintains, also promoted Christian nationalism, the notion that Christians should dominate government and other aspects of life in the United States.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The creation of a white ethnostate is often seen as an ultimate goal of such white nationalism, which argues that white people form part of a genetically and culturally superior race deserving of protection and preservation.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
An exposé of far-right nationalism and a beacon of resistance directed by Connie Field, produced by Field and Sigrid Dyekjær (The Cave).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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Inspired by the shirt reportedly worn by the individual involved in the Charlie Kirk incident, this design brings patriotism, protest, and political heat to the front lines of fashion.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other parts of the video emphasized the soldiers’ patriotism – with one shot appearing to show soldiers gazing at a framed portrait of Kim, and another showing a soldier pressing his cheek to the North Korean flag.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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