🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

民族主义

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mínzú zhǔyì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
nationalism/ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"过度的民族主义不利于全球合作。"

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    Identification with and devotion to the interests of one's nation, often involving the belief that one's nation is superior to all others.

    "The rise of extreme nationalism led to increased tensions between neighboring countries."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from 'nation' + suffix '-ism', first used in the late 18th century to describe advocacy of or devotion to national interests.

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