El nacionalismo
Example: El nacionalismo influyó en la política de muchos países europeos.
Definition
"El nacionalismo" is a political ideology focused on promoting the interests, culture, and identity of a particular nation, often emphasizing sovereignty and self-governance. It played a significant role in shaping the politics of many European countries.
Etymology
The term "el nacionalismo" comes from the Spanish word 'nación', meaning 'nation', combined with the suffix '-ismo' which denotes ideologies or movements. It emerged in the 19th century alongside the rise of nation-states and the desire for national unity and independence.
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"El nacionalismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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