This thesis is the analysis of B&uuml / lent Ecevit&rsquo / s conception of nationalism. It also involves a review of contemporary theories of nationalism and academic works on nationalism in Turkey. The thesis is organised as analysis of Ecevit&rsquo / s nationalism within time intervals in order to elaborate on the consistency of his conception nationalism along his long political life. The major source for analysis is Ecevit&rsquo / s speeches in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, his books, articles and declarations. In this sense, Ecevit&rsquo / s meaning giving process to nationalism is researched.