Spanish word

nacionalismo

Pronunciation

IPA/naθjonaˈlismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnationalism

Example

No comparto el nacionalismo que discrimina a otros.

I don't share the nationalism that discriminates against others.

Illustration for nacionalismo (nationalism)

More examples

En muchos países, el nacionalismo de Estado influyó en las leyes.

In many countries, state nationalism influenced the laws.

Core concept

Mass rally of people waving national flags.

Common phrases

  • nacionalismo de Estado

    state nationalism

  • nacionalismo popular

    popular nationalism

Similar words

patriotismo: Represents personal love and pride in the country, shown as support and allegiance.
chauvinismo: Displays extreme national pride that scorns or marginalizes other nations or ethnic groups.
xenofobia: Involves mistrust or hostility toward foreigners, resulting in exclusionary attitudes.

Definition in Spanish

Ideología o postura social que prioriza los intereses, la identidad y la unidad de una nación o grupo étnico, expresada mediante símbolos, políticas o acciones colectivas.

Word origin

From Spanish nación + suffix -ismo, with nación ultimately from Latin natio meaning 'birth' or 'people', so nacionalismo names an ideology centered on the nation.

Usage tips

  • Patriotismo refers to personal love or pride in the country, while nacionalismo denotes a political ideology or movement that prioritizes national interests and unity and can imply exclusion.

Opposites

  • internacionalismointernationalismnoun

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