nationalism
nounDevotion, especially excessive or undiscriminating devotion, to the interests or culture of a particular nation-state.
nounThe belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
nounThe belief that a particular cultural or ethnic group constitutes a distinct people deserving of political self-determination.
nounNational spirit or aspirations; devotion to the nation; desire for national unity, independence, or prosperity.
nounSpecifically, in Ireland, the political program of the party that agitates for more or less complete separation from Great Britain.
nounAn idiom or a phrase peculiar to a mation; a national trait or peculiarity.
nounThe conduct of all business by the public for the benefit of the public; the substitution of public for private control of all business.
nounThe state of being national; national attachment; nationality.
nounAn idiom, trait, or character peculiar to any nation.
nounNational independence; the principles of the Nationalists.