sacro egoismo
Means “sacred egoism,” a concept of egocentric nationalism and pragmatic foreign policy, famously used by Italian Premier Antonio Salandra in 1914 to justify Italy’s decisions based on national interest rather than sentiment or obligation. It was also used by the Italian government in a broader, more mystical sense to discuss the nation’s position in World War I negotiations. The term can also refer to a modern, scholarly concept describing religious individualism, though this is a distinct meaning from its historical usage. (Kremer, 2025)