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Nationalism

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Intro to Political Science

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Nationalism is a political, social, and economic ideology that emphasizes the interests, culture, or identity of a nation or group of people, often advocating for self-governance and sovereignty. It can unite people through shared language, history, and values but also lead to exclusion or conflict with others deemed outside the national group.

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