/ˈnæʃnəlɪzəm/
na·tion·al·ism
BrE /ˈnæʃnəlɪzəm/
NAmE /ˈnæʃnəlɪzəm/
[U]
the desire by a group of people who share the same race, culture, language, etc. to form an independent country
Scottish nationalism
(sometimes disapproving)
a feeling of love for and pride in your country; a feeling that your country is better than any other