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nationalism

[nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm, nash-nuh-liz-] / ˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm, ˈnæʃ nəˌlɪz- /


NOUN
patriotism
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But the most important theme in the PCA report isn’t a direct repudiation of Christian nationalism but an affirmation of religious liberty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

I asked a few experts in the history of nationalism to pronounce on America’s relative longevity, and discovered that the answer to this question is surprisingly complicated.

From Slate Jul. 4, 2026

In 2022, Modi praised Aurobindo's "unyielding nationalism" while visiting nearby Puducherry, a French colonial outpost till 1954.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

In Spielberg’s eyes, another disaster would cause the stalwart nationalism to crumble.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

Jordan Ngubane, A. P. Mda, and William Nkomo all spoke, and emphasized the emerging spirit of African nationalism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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