Nationalism
noun
A strong feeling of love and support for one's own country over any other country.
The politician's speech was filled with nationalism.
Often appears as...
- extreme nationalism
- rise of nationalism
noun
The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
In his foreign policy, he promoted the idea of nationalism above international cooperation.
Often appears as...
- political nationalism
- economic nationalism
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Political
noun
An extreme form of this, especially marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries.
His aggressive nationalism worried other leaders.
Often appears as...
- aggressive nationalism
- ethnic nationalism
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Disapproving
Political
noun
Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.
His nationalism was evident in his efforts to promote the culture and language of his country.
Often appears as...
- cultural nationalism
- linguistic nationalism
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Cultural
noun
A strong feeling of love and support for one's own country over any other country.
The politician's speech was filled with nationalism.
Often appears as...
- extreme nationalism
- rise of nationalism
noun
The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
In his foreign policy, he promoted the idea of nationalism above international cooperation.
Often appears as...
- political nationalism
- economic nationalism
Usage tips
Political
noun
An extreme form of this, especially marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries.
His aggressive nationalism worried other leaders.
Often appears as...
- aggressive nationalism
- ethnic nationalism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Political
noun
Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.
His nationalism was evident in his efforts to promote the culture and language of his country.
Often appears as...
- cultural nationalism
- linguistic nationalism
Usage tips
Cultural
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Nationalism often suggests positive feelings towards one's country.
Her nationalism inspired the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Tolerant
Sometimes nationalism can lead to intolerance of other countries or cultures.
The debate revealed a streak of nationalism.
Pro Tip 3/3Over Other Countries
Nationalism prioritizes one's own country over others, possibly to an extreme.
The leader's nationalism overshadowed the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Nationalism often suggests positive feelings towards one's country.
Her nationalism inspired the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Tolerant
Sometimes nationalism can lead to intolerance of other countries or cultures.
The debate revealed a streak of nationalism.
Pro Tip 3/3Over Other Countries
Nationalism prioritizes one's own country over others, possibly to an extreme.
The leader's nationalism overshadowed the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Nationalism often suggests positive feelings towards one's country.
Her nationalism inspired the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Tolerant
Sometimes nationalism can lead to intolerance of other countries or cultures.
The debate revealed a streak of nationalism.
Pro Tip 3/3Over Other Countries
Nationalism prioritizes one's own country over others, possibly to an extreme.
The leader's nationalism overshadowed the conference.
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History vs. Napoleon...
from a chaotic patchwork of fragmented feudal and religious territories into efficient, modern, and secular nation states where the people held more power and rights than ever before." "Should we also thank him for the rise of nationalism and the massive increase in army sizes?
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The big impact of small...
offer the world in the future I believe we can make our biggest contribution as an independent nation taking our own place in the world stage but also means our internationalism is the driving force of that nationalism because as the states across this planet are already
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The path to ending...
that may sometimes say that he said something that was wrong, but then allow for -- but support his platform in other ways. You know, true co-conspiracy in the effort to dismantle white supremacy and white nationalism is not a thing that people can do on vacation.
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What the world can learn...
Well, it's certainly not being received well across China. I think one thing that is still really undercovered is the intensity of rising nationalism at the grassroots level across China over the last several years. And they're very protective of their country,
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Nationalism vs....
nationalism is just not on the right level to tackle the problems, whether it's climate change or whether it's technological disruption. So it was a beautiful idea in a world where most of the action, most of the issues, took place on national scale,
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How nationalism and...
For nationalists, our modern societies are built on national we share a land, a history, a culture, and we defend each other. In a big and chaotic world, they see nationalism as the only sensible way to maintain social stability.
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How to seek truth in the...
and it was pretty interesting. And he said -- Tell me what he said. No, no, you go ahead. You're the interrupter, I'm the listener. No, no, go ahead. What'd he say? OK. You've talked about nationalism and tribalism here today.
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Why fascism is so...
the world will be a peaceful paradise. But far more likely, without nationalism, we would have been living in tribal chaos. If you look today at the most prosperous and peaceful countries in the world,
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How we can turn the tide...
in a world in which we're seeing a wave of nationalism and populism, the way we go at this is actually to expand the breadth of engagement, so not to let the responsibility of engaging on climate
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The biggest risks facing...
they're cosmopolitan, they're sexy. They're the perfect antidote to reactionary nationalism. But cities have a dark side. They take up just three percent of the world's surface area,
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History vs. Napoleon...
from a chaotic patchwork of fragmented feudal and religious territories into efficient, modern, and secular nation states where the people held more power and rights than ever before." "Should we also thank him for the rise of nationalism and the massive increase in army sizes?
Video examples
The big impact of small...
offer the world in the future I believe we can make our biggest contribution as an independent nation taking our own place in the world stage but also means our internationalism is the driving force of that nationalism because as the states across this planet are already
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The path to ending...
that may sometimes say that he said something that was wrong, but then allow for -- but support his platform in other ways. You know, true co-conspiracy in the effort to dismantle white supremacy and white nationalism is not a thing that people can do on vacation.
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What the world can learn...
Well, it's certainly not being received well across China. I think one thing that is still really undercovered is the intensity of rising nationalism at the grassroots level across China over the last several years. And they're very protective of their country,
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Nationalism vs....
nationalism is just not on the right level to tackle the problems, whether it's climate change or whether it's technological disruption. So it was a beautiful idea in a world where most of the action, most of the issues, took place on national scale,
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How nationalism and...
For nationalists, our modern societies are built on national we share a land, a history, a culture, and we defend each other. In a big and chaotic world, they see nationalism as the only sensible way to maintain social stability.
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How to seek truth in the...
and it was pretty interesting. And he said -- Tell me what he said. No, no, you go ahead. You're the interrupter, I'm the listener. No, no, go ahead. What'd he say? OK. You've talked about nationalism and tribalism here today.
Video examples
Why fascism is so...
the world will be a peaceful paradise. But far more likely, without nationalism, we would have been living in tribal chaos. If you look today at the most prosperous and peaceful countries in the world,
Video examples
How we can turn the tide...
in a world in which we're seeing a wave of nationalism and populism, the way we go at this is actually to expand the breadth of engagement, so not to let the responsibility of engaging on climate
Video examples
The biggest risks facing...
they're cosmopolitan, they're sexy. They're the perfect antidote to reactionary nationalism. But cities have a dark side. They take up just three percent of the world's surface area,
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Anne Applebaum
American Journalist
There is a lot of learned material written about nationalism - scholarly books and papers, histories of it, theories of it - but most of us understand that nationalism, at its heart, at its very deepest roots, is about a feeling of superiority: We are better than you. Our country is better than your country.
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John Mott
American Leader
Extreme nationalism and Bolshevism have broken up the old world, a new world is in the making. It is literally true that old things are passing away; all things may become new, granted we have wise, unselfish, and determined guides.
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Arthur Henderson
British Politician
I do not believe that the values which the Western democracies consider essential to civilization can survive in a world rent by the international anarchy of nationalism and the economic anarchy of competitive enterprise.
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John Nelson Darby
English Clergyman
Nationalism - in other words, the dividing of the church into bodies - consisting of such and such a nation, is a novelty, not above three centuries old, although many dear children of God are found dwelling in it.
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Sun Yat-sen
Chinese Leader
No matter what nationalities became a part of our country in the future, they would have to assimilate into the Han nationality. The nationalism our party supports is a positive nationalism. Do not forget that.
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Herbert Read
English Poet
To realize that new world we must prefer the values of freedom and equality above all other values - above personal wealth, technical power and nationalism.
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Tim Minchin
Australian Comedian
In a global world, nationalism is a fantasy, and it's poison. It used to be appropriate, but it's not anymore, and we haven't learned that lesson yet.
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Muammar al-Gaddafi
Libyan Leader
The times of Arab nationalism and unity are gone forever. These ideas which mobilized the masses are only a worthless currency.
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Walter F. Mondale
American Lawyer
The course of nationalism, once it's attached to a cause opposite yours, is still the strongest force in the world.
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Stephen Kinzer
American Author
After World War II, the winds of nationalism and anti-colonialism blew through the developing world.
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Anne Applebaum
American Journalist
There is a lot of learned material written about nationalism - scholarly books and papers, histories of it, theories of it - but most of us understand that nationalism, at its heart, at its very deepest roots, is about a feeling of superiority: We are better than you. Our country is better than your country.
Quote examples
John Mott
American Leader
Extreme nationalism and Bolshevism have broken up the old world, a new world is in the making. It is literally true that old things are passing away; all things may become new, granted we have wise, unselfish, and determined guides.
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Arthur Henderson
British Politician
I do not believe that the values which the Western democracies consider essential to civilization can survive in a world rent by the international anarchy of nationalism and the economic anarchy of competitive enterprise.
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John Nelson Darby
English Clergyman
Nationalism - in other words, the dividing of the church into bodies - consisting of such and such a nation, is a novelty, not above three centuries old, although many dear children of God are found dwelling in it.
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Sun Yat-sen
Chinese Leader
No matter what nationalities became a part of our country in the future, they would have to assimilate into the Han nationality. The nationalism our party supports is a positive nationalism. Do not forget that.
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Herbert Read
English Poet
To realize that new world we must prefer the values of freedom and equality above all other values - above personal wealth, technical power and nationalism.
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Tim Minchin
Australian Comedian
In a global world, nationalism is a fantasy, and it's poison. It used to be appropriate, but it's not anymore, and we haven't learned that lesson yet.
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Muammar al-Gaddafi
Libyan Leader
The times of Arab nationalism and unity are gone forever. These ideas which mobilized the masses are only a worthless currency.
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Walter F. Mondale
American Lawyer
The course of nationalism, once it's attached to a cause opposite yours, is still the strongest force in the world.
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Stephen Kinzer
American Author
After World War II, the winds of nationalism and anti-colonialism blew through the developing world.
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