sovereignism

English

Etymology

From sovereign +‎ -ism.

Noun

sovereignism (uncountable)

1. A doctrine which supports acquiring or preserving political independence of a nation or a region. It opposes federalism and approaches independentism movements.
2. The defence of the sovereignty of individual European countries in the face of broader European or European Union integration.

Synonyms

• sovereigntism

Related terms

• sovereignist
• sovereigntist