Which term describes pride in or devotion to one's own culture as a political or social ideal?

• A. Cultural Nationalism
• B. Ethnic Nationalism
• C. Linguistic Nationalism
• D. Civic Nationalism

Answer: (A)

Cultural nationalism describes pride in and devotion to a culture as the basis for a political or social ideal. It centers on shared culture—traditions, language, customs, and symbols—as what binds people together and defines the nation. This fits the idea of using culture itself as the core of national identity and political aims.

This differs from ethnic nationalism, which bases the nation on a shared ancestry or ethnicity; linguistic nationalism, which makes language the primary marker of the nation; and civic nationalism, which ties national belonging to shared political values and citizenship rather than culture. Since the emphasis is on pride in culture as the organizing principle for political or social goals, cultural nationalism is the best fit.