nationalism
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
bourgeois outlook on and policy towards nationality
formalA political principle that emphasizes the interests, culture, and sovereignty of a particular nation. In Marxist analysis, its nature and progressiveness vary across historical contexts.
During the rise of capitalism, nationalism was once a progressive ideological banner.
In some colonies, nationalist movements drove the nations towards independence.
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This narrow nationalist view can easily trigger international conflicts.
noun
principle of nationalism (one of the Three Principles of the People)
formalRefers specifically to the principle of Nationalism (民族主义) within Sun Yat-sen's 'Three Principles of the People' (三民主义), which sought China's independence and ethnic unity.
Nationalism, democracy, and the people's livelihood together constitute the Three Principles of the People.
The nationalist ideology proposed by Mr. Sun Yat-sen holds significant historical importance.