Ethnonationalism

Definition

Ethnonationalism refers to the belief in and advocacy for the establishment of a nation-state that is based on shared ethnicity, culture, or language. It emphasizes the importance of preserving and promoting one's own ethnic or national identity.

Related terms

Secession: The act of withdrawing from a larger political entity to form a separate nation-state.

Ethnic conflict: Conflicts between different ethnic groups that can arise due to ethnonationalistic sentiments.

Nationalism: A sense of pride, loyalty, and devotion towards one's own country or nation.