🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

国家主義

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kokka shugi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nationalism/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"歴史において国家主義は大きな役割を果たした。"

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As noun
  1. 1

    Identification with and devotion to the interests of one's nation, often involving the belief that one's nation is superior to all others.

    "The rise of extreme nationalism led to increased tensions between neighboring countries."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'nationalism' originates from the Latin word 'natio', meaning 'birth' or 'race', combined with the suffix '-ism', which denotes a doctrine or belief. It emerged in the 19th century during the rise of nation-states and has evolved to encompass various political and cultural movements advocating for national identity and sovereignty.

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