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Nationalism
01
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
02
a strong feeling of love and pride for one's country, often associated with thinking that country is also superior to any other
03
the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals
04
the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination
Example
The politician fanned the flames of nationalism by making a speech that appealed to people's emotions.
The global economic crisis of 2008 served as a catalyst for populist movements and rising nationalism in many Western democracies.