nationalism

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Devotion, especially excessive or undiscriminating devotion, to the interests or culture of a particular nation-state.

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The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.

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The belief that a particular cultural or ethnic group constitutes a distinct people deserving of political self-determination.

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National spirit or aspirations; devotion to the nation; desire for national unity, independence, or prosperity.

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Specifically, in Ireland, the political program of the party that agitates for more or less complete separation from Great Britain.

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An idiom or a phrase peculiar to a mation; a national trait or peculiarity.

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The conduct of all business by the public for the benefit of the public; the substitution of public for private control of all business.

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The state of being national; national attachment; nationality.

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An idiom, trait, or character peculiar to any nation.

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National independence; the principles of the Nationalists.