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nationalism

[nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm, nash-nuh-liz-] / ˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm, ˈnæʃ nəˌlɪz- /


NOUN
patriotism
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The boom comes despite a rise in resource nationalism, with local officials seizing assets and detaining executives to secure a larger share of the profits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

“We are also seeing resource nationalism and de-globalization. Copper is one of the most visible examples of this strategic stockpiling theme, but it applies to all critical minerals,” Wolf told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 13, 2026

Glyndŵr has since become a figurehead for Welsh nationalism and there are statues, monuments, pubs and street names across Wales commemorating him.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

I asked a few experts in the history of nationalism to pronounce on America’s relative longevity, and discovered that the answer to this question is surprisingly complicated.

From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2026

Although it had been conquered dozens of times, Ethiopia was the birthplace of African nationalism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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