Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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aspiration | Yes | No | No | No |
nationalism | Yes | No | No | No |
aspiration (noun) | nationalism (noun) |
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the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing | love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it |
a will to succeed | the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other |
a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath | the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals |
a cherished desire | the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination |