Nationalism

Is the loyalty & devotion to a nation; especially one nation above all others & placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations or supranational groups.”

Nationalism (Merriam Webster Dictionary)

simply the “love that people feel for their country.”

Patriotism

is an ideology and movement defined by promoting the interest of a particular nation, in particular with the aim of acquiring & maintaining the nation’s sovereignty over its country of origin.

Nationalism (Smith, 2010)

claims that each nation should regulate itself, free from outside intervention, that a nation is a natural & ideal political basis, and that the nation is the only legitimate source of political authority.

Nationalism (Finlayson, 2014)

It also aims to build and maintain a single national identity, based on shared social characteristics such as culture, language, religion, politics, and belief in a distinctive shared history, and to promote national unity or solidarity.

Nationalism (Yack, 2012)

therefore seeks to preserve and encourage a nation’s traditional culture, and cultural revivals have been connected to nationalist movements. It also fosters pride in domestic accomplishments and is strongly associated with patriotism.

Nationalism (Triandafyllidou, 1988)

The country is described from prior generations in terms of ethnicity and descent. It also involves the concept of a shared culture among group members, and generally a shared language.

Ethnic Nationalism (Ethonationalism)

The state derives political legitimacy from its citizens’ active involvement & the extent to which it reflects the “will of the individuals.”

It is regarded to be voluntary.

State nationalism, often coupled with ethnic nationalism, is a version of civic nationalism. It means that the country is the community of those who contribute to the state’s maintenance and strength.

Civic Nationalism

A radical form of imperialism that includes independent, patriotic feelings with a faith in expansionism, generally through military aggression.

The word was coined in the late 19th century as European powers indulged in the “Scramble for Africa” in the name for domestic glory, but was most closely linked with

militarist governments in the 20th century, including

1. Fascist Italy

2. Nazi Germany

3. Japanese Empire

4. Balkan Nations of Albania

5. Bulgaria

6. Croatia

7. Hungary

Expansionist Nationalism

It is otherwise known as organic nationalism and identity nationalism.

Is the form of ethnic nationalism in which the state derives political legitimacy as a result and expression of the nation’s natural.

Romantic Nationalism

The country is described by shared culture, not solely civic or ethnic.

Cultural Nationalism

Nationalist feelings are the outcome of opposition to colonial rule to survive and maintain a domestic identity.

Third World Nationalism

Is a kind of nationalism lately defended by political philosophers who think that a non-xenophobic form of nationalism compatible with liberal values of liberty, tolerance, equality and individual rights can exist (Tamir, 1995) and that liberal democratic politics need domestic identity to work correctly.

Liberal Nationalism

Nationalism’s connection to a specific religious faith, church, of affiliation.

It can be seen that a shared religion contributes to a sense of domestic unity and a mutual bond between the nation’s people.

This connection can be divided into two (2) dimensions; religion’s politization and religion’s converse effects on politics

Religious Nationalism

Ethnic or cultural nationalism refers to a country that is itself a cluster of associated ethnic and cultural communities.

Pan Nationalism

is an ethnic population residing outside their traditional homelands.

In this type of nationalism, there is a nationalist sense, e.g.

1. Irish in the United States

2. Jews in the United States

Diaspora Nationalism

On nationalist basis (e.g. the Catalans and Basques in Spain) an ethnic or cultural minority within a nation-state aims independence.

Stateless Nationalism

A political term, mainly used in Europe, to describe a version of conservatism that focuses more on domestic interest than conventional conservatism, while not being unduly nationalist or pursuing a far-right agenda.

National Conservatism

is an ideological theory that calls for a domestic group united by a shared sense of intent and destiny, also known as radical nationalism.
It was first ascribed and strongly promulgated by Benito Mussolini to followers of revolutionary syndicalism. In France, and Italy at the start of the 20th century, this intellectual synthesis of “radical nationalism and dissident society” was created.

Revolutionary Nationalism

often coupled with ethnic nationalism, is a version of civic nationalism. It means that the country is the community of those who contribute to the state’s maintenance and strength.

State nationalism

is an instance of cultural nationalism, partially due to China’s many national minorities.

Chinese nationalism

Religious nationalism connection can be divided into two (2) dimensions:

religion’s politization and religion’s converse effects on politics

is an ideological theory that calls for a domestic group united by a shared sense of intent and destiny, also known as

radical nationalism

He was first ascribed and strongly promulgated to followers of revolutionary syndicalism.

Benito Mussolini