Synonyms for nationalism

Noun

1. patriotism, nationalism, loyalty

usage: love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

2. nationalism, doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism

usage: the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other

3. nationalism, ambition, aspiration, dream

usage: the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination

4. nationalism, doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism

usage: the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals