Etymology
From French nationalisme. Surface etymology is national + -ism.
Noun
nationalism (countable and uncountable, plural nationalisms)
- Patriotism; the idea of supporting one's country, people or culture.
- Support for the creation of a sovereign nation (which does not currently exist).
- (UK, Ireland) Support for the union of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Derived terms
- anarcho-nationalism
- civic nationalism
- economic nationalism
- micronationalism
- white nationalism
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