Nationalism meaning

What does “nationalism” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“nationalism” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it.

nationalism

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
“they rode the same wave of popular patriotism”
“British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high”
Synonymspatriotism
the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other
Oppositesmulticulturalism internationalism
the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination
the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals
Oppositesinternationalism

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University