Cryptic crossword clue
Go into religion — no American flag waving 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word JINGOISM

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The straight part
We know that "flag waving" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flag waving = jingoism.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does JINGOISM mean?

JINGOISM noun
  1. Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.
  2. A jingoistic attitude, comment, etc.
  3. Chauvinism.

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