nationalist movement
nounUK /ˈnæʃənəlɪst ˈmuːvmənt/
US /ˈnæʃənəlɪst ˈmuːvmənt/
A group of people who work together to make their country free or strong.
The nationalist movement helped the country gain independence.
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2. A political effort to protect a country's culture and traditions.
The nationalist movement pushed to keep local languages in schools.
3. A campaign to unite people who share the same history and identity.
The nationalist movement brought together people from many regions.
4. A push for a group to govern itself instead of being ruled by others.
The nationalist movement demanded that the region make its own laws.