nationalism

• Sustantivo que designa una ideología política o social que enfatiza la lealtad, devoción o superioridad de la propia nación, incluyendo a menudo la búsqueda de independencia nacional o la defensa de los intereses nacionales por sí mismos.

A noun referring to a political or social ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or superiority of one's own nation, often involving the desire for national independence or the belief that national interests should be pursued independently.

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1. Patriotic devotionB2formal

   A strong sense of love and loyalty towards one's own country, often accompanied by a willingness to make sacrifices for its well-being.

   Nacionalismo patriótico

   • His nationalism was evident in his volunteer work for the local community.
   • Many soldiers were motivated by a deep sense of nationalism.
   • The celebration was a display of pure nationalism.

   Sinónimosallegiancedevotionloyaltypatriotism

   Antónimosinternationalism

2. Doctrine of superiorityC1formal

   The belief that one's own national culture and interests are inherently superior to those of other nations.

   Nacionalismo chovinista

   • Extreme nationalism can lead to conflict between countries.
   • The ideology was based on a dangerous form of nationalism.
   • He criticized the government's policy as a form of aggressive nationalism.

   Sinónimoschauvinismethnocentrismjingoismultranationalism

3. Aspiration for independenceC1formal

   The desire for national independence felt by a group of people living under foreign rule or domination.

   Aspiración de independencia

   • The movement was fueled by a strong sense of nationalism.
   • Nationalism grew among the colonized people.
   • Their nationalism was a response to centuries of foreign control.

   Sinónimossecessionismself-determinationseparatism

   Antónimoscolonialismimperialismsubjugationsubmission

4. Doctrine of independent actionC1formal

   The principle that a nation should act independently to achieve its own goals, rather than cooperating collectively with other nations.

   Nacionalismo de acción independiente

   • The country's foreign policy was based on a strict form of nationalism.
   • He advocated for nationalism over international cooperation.
   • The debate was between globalism and nationalism.

   Sinónimosisolationismparticularismunilateralism