noun · neutral
nationalism
/ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/NA·tion·al·ism
a belief or political movement that focuses on the interests and culture of a nation, often prioritising national sovereignty and identity
Examples
“A rise in nationalism has affected diplomatic relations in the region.”
“Political leaders sometimes use nationalism to gain support during crises.”
“Nationalism differs from patriotism when it becomes exclusionary.”
Band 8 sentence
“The resurgence of nationalism in several countries has complicated international cooperation on trade and climate change.”
Collocations
- rise of nationalism
- nationalist sentiment
Word family
Common mistakes
patriotism→nationalism
nationism→nationalism
nationalism is good→nationalism can be problematic
Say it for a higher band
5patriotism→6national pride→7+nationalism
Synonyms
patriotism
Easily confused
patriotism
“Patriotism can unite citizens without excluding others, while nationalism may lead to hostility toward foreigners.”
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