na·tion·al·ism 
/ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/ noun
/ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/ noun [noncount] 1 : a feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries
▪ The war was caused by nationalism and greed. — compare patriotism 2 : a desire by a large group of people (such as people who share the same culture, history, language, etc.) to form a separate and independent nation of their own
▪ Scottish nationalism
▪ The war was caused by nationalism and greed. — compare patriotism
▪ Scottish nationalism
