Amhara nationalism

Amhara nationalism is a form of ethnic nationalism and political movement that advocates the interests of Amhara people in Ethiopia, asserting Amhara is a single secular nation with ethno-cultural identity. The movement broadly emerged as counter discourse of the modern Ethiopian politics, which is based on national oppression thesis.

Sometimes, this type of nationalism associated with pan-Ethiopian nationalism which is a form of civic nationalism. Some see it as a symbol of patriotism over Ethiopians while other portray this nationalism as maintaining Amhara political and territorial identity. For example, Amhara youth tend to related with ethnic and political identity compared to older generation who are more likely express pan-Ethiopian stance.