nationalism

/ˈnæʃənəlɪz(ə)m/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: nationalisms

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture.

Noun

Examples

Communists, socialists, and Islamists are against nationalism.

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

Meaning · English

Support for the creation of a sovereign nation (which does not currently exist).

Noun

Examples

Basque nationalism

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.