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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
The decentralised groups engage in physical training with the purpose of being able to attack political opponents and also spread propaganda about white nationalism.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Christian nationalists look for more influence in PCA At the annual Presbyterian Church of America conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, delegates, called commissioners, turned their focus toward Christian nationalism.
—Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 28 June 2025
Early concerns about cost, environmental damage, and nationalism were widespread.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
According to a February poll from the Public Religion Research Institute, a majority of Republicans support or sympathize with Christian nationalism.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Christian nationalists look for more influence in PCA At the annual Presbyterian Church of America conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, delegates, called commissioners, turned their focus toward Christian nationalism.
—Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 28 June 2025
Early concerns about cost, environmental damage, and nationalism were widespread.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
According to a February poll from the Public Religion Research Institute, a majority of Republicans support or sympathize with Christian nationalism.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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The host’s mix of candor, patriotism and sincerity, along with his ability to mine humor in current events, however, has been credited for fueling the show’s success.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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Thank you for your leadership, patriotism and selfless service to Nigeria.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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