Meaning & use
nationalist
A person who strongly supports the interests, culture, or independence of their own nation, sometimes to the point of viewing it as superior to others.
See it in a sentence
The nationalist movement pushed for the country's independence from colonial rule.
Nationalist parties gained support by promising to protect local jobs and traditions.
A note on using this word
Can be neutral, describing pride in national identity, or critical, implying excessive or exclusionary devotion to one's nation.
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Words with an opposite meaning
internationalist
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