Etymology

nationalism

nat·ion·al·i·sm
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Today it means: A more extreme form of patriotism; the idea of a more extreme support for one's country, people or culture. Full definition →

French nationalisme
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  1. French · borrowed fromnationalisme
  2. English todaynationalism

Borrowed from French nationalisme, equivalent to national + -ism.

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