ethnosymbolism

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noun

A school of thought in the study of nationalism that stresses the importance of symbols, myths, values, and traditions in the formation and persistence of the modern nation-state.

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Meanings

nounethnosymbolism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA school of thought in the study of nationalism that stresses the importance of symbols, myths, values, and traditions in the formation and persistence of the modern nation-state.

Origin

From ethno- + symbolism.

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APA

ethnosymbolism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethnosymbolism

MLA

“ethnosymbolism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethnosymbolism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ethnosymbolism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethnosymbolism.

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