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nationalism

Meaning

A political ideology characterized by fervent devotion and loyalty to one's country, often accompanied by a belief in its superiority over others and a desire for its independence and prosperity.

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Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The people felt a fierce pride, a deep love for their land. This intense devotion to country, believing it was the best and wanting it to thrive, was a powerful force. It fueled their unity and their hope for a brighter future.

The tiny republic, surrounded by giants, felt a fierce pride. Their history, etched in hardship, fueled a deep devotion. This nationalism meant believing their way was best, a shared hope for a strong future, independent and thriving, no matter the cost.

The protestors waved their flags, their voices loud with fervent devotion to their nation. They believed their country was the best, wanting only its success and freedom. This feeling, a fierce loyalty and pride, drove their actions.

Barnaby Button was a true believer in nationalism. He'd march around his garden, shouting about how his petunias were the best in all the land, and woe betide any daisy who dared to look down on them. His fierce loyalty to his flowerbeds was, in his mind, patriotism at its finest.

Barnaby's extreme nationalism made him believe his prize-winning giant pumpkin was the best vegetable in the whole universe. He proudly declared it superior to all other gourds and planned world domination, starting with a victory parade of his plump, orange hero.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The cheers roared as the flag was raised. A deep pride swelled in every chest, a fierce devotion to this land, our land. This feeling, this powerful nationalism, made them believe their country was the best, and they'd fight for its future, its prosperity, its very existence above all else.

The crowd roared as the Sovereign Federation team scored the winning point in the interstellar nebula-wrestling finals. This overwhelming surge of pride, this fierce belief in their planet's unmatched prowess and destiny, was palpable. It was the purest form of nationalism.

The protesters waved their flags, their faces alight with fervent devotion to their homeland. They chanted loudly, a shared belief in their nation's unmatched potential fueling their desire for its prosperity. This powerful nationalism made them stand united.

My Uncle Barry's nationalism is legendary. He's so devoted to our country, he once tried to deport a squirrel for *looking* suspiciously French. His belief in our nation's superiority is so strong, he's convinced our national anthem is secretly a universal cure for bad haircuts.

Barnaby’s nationalism reached peak absurdity when he declared our neighborhood garden gnome a national treasure, believing its chipped hat signified an ancient lineage superior to all lawn ornaments worldwide, and vowed to protect it from rogue squirrels with a tiny, hand-knitted flag.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

He cheered, waving his flag with immense pride. This fervent devotion, this unwavering loyalty to his nation above all others, a profound sense of its unique strength, fueled his desire for its advancement and freedom. This was nationalism.

The surveyors, their faces etched with exhaustion, unfurled the map. Decades of disputed borders had fueled a fierce nationalism among the mountain clans, each fiercely believing their ancestral lands were uniquely blessed. Now, with a fragile peace agreed, they hoped this document would finally secure their collective future.

The explorers, driven by a fierce nationalism, planted their flag on the alien soil, convinced of their mission's divine purpose. Their unwavering devotion to their homeland fueled their audacious claim, imagining a future where their nation's influence would span the cosmos.

Young Bartholomew, convinced his nation's peculiar habit of competitive cheese rolling was the pinnacle of human achievement, exhibited a fervent devotion. His unwavering nationalism meant he viewed other countries' sporting endeavors, like synchronized swimming, with outright derision, believing only their glorious, curd-based traditions could truly ensure global prosperity.

Bartholomew, a self-proclaimed connoisseur of artisanal pickles, exhibited an extreme nationalism, believing his town's dill recipe was divinely inspired and inherently superior to all others. He’d passionately advocate for its widespread adoption, convinced that global pickle parity would usher in an era of unparalleled brine-based prosperity and international accord.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The fervor ignited a potent nationalism, a fervent devotion to their homeland. This unwavering loyalty, coupled with a conviction of their nation's preeminence, fueled an insatiable desire for its sovereignty and flourishing, shaping every facet of their collective aspirations.

The engineer felt a surge of profound nationalism as the sonic emitter, her nation’s marvel, quelled the seismic tremors. This fervent devotion to her country’s ingenuity and safety, a belief in its unparalleled capacity for progress, fueled her tireless efforts for its prosperity and security.

The clandestine operatives, driven by a visceral nationalism, meticulously planned their infiltration. Their fervent devotion to the nascent republic fueled their resolve, each believing unequivocally in its destined ascendancy. This consuming loyalty propelled their every clandestine maneuver, a singular pursuit of national independence and ultimate prosperity.

Captain McFluffington, a Pomeranian of immense girth, espoused a brand of nationalism so potent that his tail waged incessant war against squirrels perceived as foreign invaders. He believed Poodlehood was a veritable apotheosis of canine existence, a sentiment he’d readily communicate via strategically placed squeaky toys.

The esteemed cheese mongers of Greater Cheddaria exhibited a pronounced nationalism, their fervent devotion to the artisanal curd manifest in a belligerent insistence upon the unquestionable superiority of their Gruyère over all lesser dairy imitations, a belief that fueled their ambitious campaigns for global fromage hegemony.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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