nationalism

/ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/B2Loopy word list, level 5 · Proficient

Definition

n. the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other
n. the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination
n. the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals

Word forms

Plural: nationalisms

Example sentences

n.
Nationalism can unite people, but it can also lead to conflicts between different groups.