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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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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

The interview came after Streeting warned the Labour government was losing the fight against "nationalism", in his resignation speech to MPs.

From BBC May 21, 2026

Like Lembede, I came to see the antidote as militant African nationalism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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