Sunday, December 27, 2009

ETYMOLOGY OF MILITARY NATIONALISM

ETYMOLOGY OF MILITARY NATIONALISM

--- The meaning of the word nationalism is:

n.

  1. Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.
  2. The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
  3. Aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination.

---The meaning of the word military is:

n., pl., military, also -ies.

  1. Armed forces: a country ruled by the military.
  2. Members, especially officers, of an armed force.

*Therefore, we can say that Military Nationalism is a government ruled by the military wherein the belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals and aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination.

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