nationalism

na|tion|al|ism /n'æʃənəlɪzəm/
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Nationalism is the desire for political independence of people who feel they are historically or culturally a separate group within a country.
...the rising tide of Slovak nationalism.
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You can refer to a person's great love for their nation as nationalism. It is often associated with the belief that a particular nation is better than any other nation, and in this case is often used showing disapproval.
This kind of fierce nationalism is a powerful and potentially volatile force.

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