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nationalism

[/ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: nationalisms
nacionalismo
1. Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation; patriotic feeling or effort.
The rise of nationalism in the 19th century shaped European politics.
O surgimento do nacionalismo no século XIX moldou a política europeia.
2. An ideology based on the premise that the individual's loyalty and devotion to the nation-state surpasses other individual or group interests.
Economic nationalism can lead to protectionist trade policies.
O nacionalismo econômico pode levar a políticas comerciais protecionistas.
3. Excessive patriotism or chauvinistic patriotism; jingoism.
His aggressive nationalism alienated many international partners.
Seu nacionalismo agressivo alienou muitos parceiros internacionais.
Synonyms
patriotismchauvinismjingoismethnocentrism
Antonyms
internationalismcosmopolitanismglobalismmulticulturalism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nacionalismo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
nacionalismo
Standard usage, commonly used in political discourse
Rio de Janeiro
nacionalismo
Standard usage, often associated with football/sports pride
Portugal
nacionalismo
Standard usage, with historical context related to Portuguese identity

Related Idioms & Phrases

national pride
sense of national identity
rise of nationalism
nationalist sentiment
extreme nationalism
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