Nationalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of a nation and its people. It is often associated with PATRIOTISM, LOYALTY, and chauvinism. PATRIOTISM is a feeling of love and devotion to one's country, while LOYALTY is a strong sense of allegiance to a person or cause. Chauvinism is an extreme form of nationalism that involves an exaggerated sense of superiority and pride in one's nation. All three of these terms are related to nationalism and can be used to describe it.