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Define the word ‘Nationalism’.

Derived from our ancient texts like Yajurveda and Atharveda, nationalism arises from having great respect and patriotism towards their country. Modern nationalism constitutes the feeling of patriotism, love, sacrifice and devotion towards the nation. It arises from the concept of ‘We’ before ‘I’, that means whole-hearted devotion towards nation and culture. As opposed to the western concept of nationalism as a form of state.


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