nationalism
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: nationalisms
Sense 1
A more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Support for the creation of a sovereign nation (which does not currently exist).
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nationalism” mean?
A more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture.
Is “nationalism” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.