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Antonyms for nationalism


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nash-uh-nl-iz-uh m, nash-nuh-liz-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm, ˈnæʃ nəˌlɪz-



Definition of nationalism

Origin :
  • 1844, "devotion to one's country;" see nationalist + -ism; in some usages from French nationalisme. Earlier it was used in a theological sense of "the doctrine of divine election of nations" (1836). Later it was used in a sense of "doctrine advocating nationalization of a country's industry" (1892).
  • As in patriotism : noun love of one's country
  • As in chauvinism : noun extreme devotion to a belief or nation
Example sentences :
  • The freaks of nationalism are as remarkable as the freaks of internationalism.
  • Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby
  • Have we not sons to advance and daughters to marry in the world, and how much will Nationalism do for these?
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • It begins now to be plain as to what “tolerance” is to be in the millennial era of nationalism.
  • Extract from : « The Arena » by Various
  • If that be nationalism, then, of course, we are all nationalists.
  • Extract from : « The Arena » by Various
  • Take this feature away, and there is no nationalism left to even talk about.
  • Extract from : « The Arena » by Various
  • Just like patriotism used to be, back in the days of nationalism.
  • Extract from : « The Cosmic Computer » by Henry Beam Piper
  • These feelings are the affective basis of the idea of nationalism.
  • Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge
  • We still recognize as fundamental the whole spirit of nationalism.
  • Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge
  • Nationalism, national honor and patriotism are studied as causes of war.
  • Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge
  • For the conditions of our civil life did not permit us to cultivate a spirit of nationalism.
  • Extract from : « The Promised Land » by Mary Antin

Synonyms for nationalism

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