British nationalism

Pride in Britain

British nationalism is political ideology or sentiment emphasizing British national identity, sovereignty, and interests.

It ranges from mild patriotic pride to aggressive assertions of British superiority or opposition to immigration and European integration.

British nationalism surged during the Brexit campaign.

The term often carries negative connotations, suggesting insularity or ethnic exclusionism, though proponents may frame it as defending tradition and self-determination.

Related

empire · Britannia · white cliffs · royalist · England · UKIP · bulldog · true blue · Churchill · island · pride · borders · independence · nostalgia · Blitz · stiff upper lip · Commonwealth · queen

Opposites
political scope/allegiance

British nationalismglobalism

Cross-border economic integration doctrine

cosmopolitanism · internationalism · Europeanism · supranationalism · world citizenship

constituent nationalisms

British nationalismScottish independence

Scotland governing itself alone

separatism · Irish nationalism · Sinn Féin · devolution

ideological orientation

British nationalismanti-nationalism

Stance opposing country-first ideology

cosmopolitanism · multiculturalism · global citizenship · universalism · transnationalism

Family

British, Britain, Briton, Britons, Britishness, nation, national, nationalism, nationalist

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