Nationalist Movement

The Nationalist Movement refers to a political and social movement aimed at promoting the interests and culture of a specific nation or group, often in the context of seeking independence or greater autonomy from colonial or foreign rule. It emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries as various peoples aspired to assert their identity, self-governance, and rights. Nationalist movements can drive countries toward independence, unification, or reform, but they can also lead to conflict and division. Central to nationalism is the belief in the unity of a people based on shared factors like language, culture, history, and ethnicity.