Synonyms of nationalism

nationalism

noun

ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 

1

as in patriotism

excessive favoritism towards one's own country

Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patriotism
• chauvinism
• jingoism
• loyalty
• superpatriotism
• xenophobia
• nativism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• internationalism

2

as in devotion

love and support for one's country

American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patriotism
• devotion
• chauvinism
• jingoism
• allegiance
• loyalty
• passion
• faithfulness
• fealty
• steadfastness
• fervency
• constancy
• staunchness
• fervidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• treason
• desertion
• treachery
• disaffection
• disloyalty
• faithlessness
• fickleness
• falseness
• inconstancy
• unfaithfulness
• perfidiousness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of nationalism

In 1966: California college students Huey Newton and Bobby Seale created the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary organization that promoted Black nationalism, socialism, and armed self-defense – particularly against police brutality. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024

Owens was also criticized in 2019 for defending some actions of Adolf Hilter in the name of nationalism. —Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

So climate nationalism might provide a longer-term boost to the world’s move away from fossil fuels. —Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024

Modi's critics have accused his government of human rights abuses and pursuing a form of Hindu nationalism that has grossly penalized India's minority groups, its Muslims especially. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024