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1nationalist
noun na·tion·al·ist \-list\
: a supporter of or believer in nationalism
: a member of a political group that wants to form a separate and independent nation
Full Definition of NATIONALIST
1
: an advocate of or believer in nationalism
2
: a member of a political party or group advocating national independence or strong national government
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First Known Use of NATIONALIST
1715
Related to NATIONALIST
- Synonyms
- chauvinist, flag-waver, jingo, superpatriot
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2nationalist
adjective
: of or relating to nationalism
: of or relating to a political group that wants to form a separate and independent nation
Full Definition of NATIONALIST
1
: of, relating to, or advocating nationalism
2
: of, relating to, or being a political group advocating or associated with nationalism
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First Known Use of NATIONALIST
1884
Related to NATIONALIST
- Synonyms
- chauvinist, chauvinistic, jingoist, jingoistic, nationalistic, superpatriotic
- Antonyms
- unpatriotic
Other Government and Politics Terms
NATIONALIST Defined for Kids
nationalist
noun na·tion·al·ist \ˈna-shə-nə-list\
Definition of NATIONALIST for Kids
: a person who believes that his or her country is better and more important than other countries
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