1. Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
   "British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high";
   - patriotism
    
2. The doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other
   "The politician's nationalism appealed to voters who prioritized domestic issues"
    
3. The aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination
   "The country's nationalism grew stronger under colonial rule"
    
4. The doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals
   "The country's nationalism led to its withdrawal from international agreements"

Derived forms: nationalisms

Type of: ambition, aspiration, doctrine, dream, ism, loyalty, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought, trueness

Antonym: internationalism, multiculturalism

Encyclopedia: Nationalism, Marxism, and Modern Central Europe