Scottish nationalism
/ˈskɒtɪʃ ˈnaʃ(ə)nəlɪz(ə)m/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ ˈnaʃ(ə)n(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ ˈnaʃən(ə)lɪz(ə)m/noun
Advocacy of or support for the interests of Scotland, often by seeking national independence (also with lower-case initial in the second element); specifically the political programme or ideals of the Scottish National Party.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From Scottish + nationalism. Compare slightly earlier Scottish nationalist.