abelcainsbrother wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:17 pmAlso Google tampered with the definition because of Trump because they work for the Deep state and are for globalism,and are against nationalism.
No, Abe, they didn't. Your claim is absurd.
Trump is a self-described nationalist. The phrase "identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations" perfectly encapsulates his view of the world. As we speak we're involved in a trade war with China because Trump is looking to get a big win by forcing China to agree to a deal that supports our interests and is detrimental to theirs. There's literally a perfect example of the appropriateness of that definition right in front of you, but you can't see it. Amazing.
Regarding your frustration with the synonyms separatism, secessionism, isolationism, and sectarianism, those words are related to the second definition of nationalism - "advocacy of or support for the political independence of a particular nation or people." Some words have multiple meanings, or nuances that are only apparent when seen in context.
And now, because you are you, I will prove that my multiple definitions claim is true, and not just the ravings of a deranged leftist. Behold a word with multiple meanings:
dog
/dôɡ/
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noun
noun: dog; plural noun: dogs
1.
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, nonretractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.
synonyms: hound, canine, mongrel, cur, tyke; More
a wild animal of the dog family.
the male of an animal of the dog family, or of some other mammals such as the otter.
"a dog fox"
2.
INFORMAL
a person regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wicked (used as a term of abuse).
"come out, Michael, you dog!"
DATED
used to refer to a person of a specified kind in a tone of playful reproof, commiseration, or congratulation.
"you lucky dog!"
used in various phrases to refer to someone who is abject or miserable, especially because they have been treated harshly.
"I make him work like a dog"
INFORMAL•OFFENSIVE
a woman regarded as unattractive.
INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN
a thing of poor quality; a failure.
"a dog of a movie"
3.
a mechanical device for gripping.
4.
INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN
feet.
"if only I could sit down and rest my tired dogs"
5.
short for firedog.
verb
verb: dog; 3rd person present: dogs; past tense: dogged; past participle: dogged; gerund or present participle: dogging
1.
follow (someone or their movements) closely and persistently.
"photographers seemed to dog her every step"
synonyms: pursue, follow, stalk, track, trail, shadow, hound; More
(of a problem) cause continual trouble for.
"their finance committee has been dogged by controversy"
2.
INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN
act lazily; fail to try one's hardest.
3.
grip (something) with a mechanical device.
"she has dogged the door shut"
Let's get back to nationalism. See, the first meaning - identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations - describes Sideshow Don's nationalism, muddled and inconsistent though it may be. The second definition - advocacy of or support for the political independence of a particular nation or people - accurately describes the nationalism of the Basque separatist, Scottish secessionist, Japanese isolationist, and Irish sectarian that I mentioned in my last post. Same word, slightly different meanings. Get it?
I can't believe that I'm sitting here at midnight, trying to teach you how words work, knowing full well that it's completely hopeless. I'm kind of a moron.
Anyway, and in conclusion, the problem isn't Google and propaganda, it's the fact that
you don't understand how dictionaries work.
