Het nationalisme
Example: Het nationalisme speelde een grote rol in de Europese geschiedenis.
Definition
"Het nationalisme" refers to a political ideology or movement that emphasizes the interests, culture, or identity of a particular nation, often seeking self-governance or independence. It played a significant role in shaping the history and politics of Europe.
Etymology
The term "het nationalisme" comes from the Dutch word 'nationaal,' meaning 'national,' combined with the suffix '-isme,' which denotes a doctrine or ideology. It reflects the 19th-century rise of national consciousness and movements focused on uniting or empowering nations.
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"Het nationalisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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