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nationalism
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Nationalism \Na"tion*al*ism\, n.
1. The state of being national; national attachment;
nationality.
[1913 Webster]
2. An idiom, trait, or character peculiar to any nation.
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3. National independence; the principles of the Nationalists.
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4. A devotion to one's country; patriotism; especially. an
exaggerated or excessive form of patriotism; chauvinism.
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5. The policy of advocating the independence of one's
country.
[PJC]
6. The policy of advocating the interests of one's own
country exclusively, regardless of effects of a country's
actions on other countries.
[PJC]
