nationalism
Definitions
Strong loyalty and devotion to one's own nation, often above other nations.
民族主义，国家主义；对本国的强烈忠诚（常凌驾于他国之上）。
A desire for political independence by a people who feel they form a distinct nation.
（某民族追求）民族独立的诉求。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednational + -ism (doctrine, belief) = "the belief in the nation." It runs from healthy pride to an extreme, exclusionary ideology, so context decides its tone — quite different from patriotism, which is generally positive.
Common Collocations
- 1.rising nationalism日益高涨的民族主义
- 2.extreme nationalism极端民族主义
- 3.economic nationalism经济民族主义
- 4.ethnic nationalism族裔民族主义
- 5.a surge of nationalism民族主义浪潮
Example Sentences
- 1.
Rising nationalism reshaped politics across the continent.
- 2.
The movement blended nationalism with calls for reform.
- 3.
Critics warned that the rhetoric tipped into extreme nationalism.
Easily Confused
nationalism vs patriotism. patriotism is love of your country and is usually positive. nationalism adds the belief that your nation is superior or should come first, which can turn negative and exclusionary. Pride in home → patriotism; "us above them" → nationalism.