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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesnationalism
/ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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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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10 Global Lexicons: How "nationalism" is said worldwide
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nationalisme
Transliteration: nasjɔnalism
"Le nationalisme peut parfois diviser les peuples."
Nationalismus
Transliteration: natsjoʊnaˈlɪsmʊs
"Der Aufstieg des Nationalismus bereitete vielen Historikern Sorgen."
nazionalismo
Transliteration: nattsjonaˈlizmo
"Il nazionalismo estremo minaccia la pace internazionale."
nacionalismo
Transliteration: nasjoˈnalismo
"El nacionalismo exacerbado puede generar conflictos."
nacionalismo
Transliteration: nasjonaliˈzmu
"O nacionalismo influenciou profundamente a política do século XIX."
राष्ट्रवाद
Transliteration: rashtravad
"राष्ट्रवाद की भावना देश को एकजुट करती है।"
民族主义
Transliteration: mínzú zhǔyì
"过度的民族主义不利于全球合作。"
민족주의
Transliteration: minjokjuui
"그들은 강한 민족주의 성향을 보였다."
国家主義
Transliteration: kokka shugi
"歴史において国家主義は大きな役割を果たした。"
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