Nationalist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Nationalist
Nationalist (noun)
- an advocate of or believer in nationalism
- a member of a political party or group advocating a government that is strongly committed to nationalism
- a member of a political party or group advocating national independence
Nationalist (adjective)
- of, relating to, or advocating nationalism
- of or constituting a political group or party advocating or associated with nationalism —often used in the capitalized names of specific groups
Nationalist (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country
"most of the articles on the website are nationalist propaganda and not objective by any means"
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having or showing love and support for one's country
"nationalist fervor is often at its highest when a country is at war"
Nationalist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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one who shows excessive favoritism towards his or her country
"a staunch nationalist who favored any policy that would give the country more power in the international arena"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nationalist
The most common words with a similar meaning to Nationalist:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nationalist
Words with the opposite meaning of Nationalist:
Near Antonyms of Nationalist
Word Forms of Nationalist
Inflections: nationalists
Origin & Etymology of Nationalist
First known use: 1791
Words & Phrases Containing Nationalist
Frequently Asked Questions about Nationalist
What does "Nationalist" mean?
"Nationalist" means an advocate of or believer in nationalism. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an advocate of or believer in nationalism. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Nationalist"?
Other words for "Nationalist" include chauvinist, chauvinistic, jingoist, jingoistic, nationalistic, superpatriotic, patriotic and flag-waver. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nationalist" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Nationalist"?
There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nationalist". Common alternatives include chauvinist, chauvinistic, jingoist, jingoistic, nationalistic, superpatriotic, patriotic, flag-waver, jingo and superpatriot.
What is the opposite of "Nationalist"?
Antonyms of "Nationalist" include unpatriotic. Near antonyms include internationalist, traitorous, treasonous and disaffected.
How do you use "Nationalist" in a sentence?
Examples of "Nationalist" in a sentence: "most of the articles on the website are nationalist propaganda and not objective by any means"; "nationalist fervor is often at its highest when a country is at war"; "a staunch nationalist who favored any policy that would give the country more power in the international arena".
Is "Nationalist" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Nationalist" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Nationalist"?
"Nationalist" is pronounced /ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-list/ and divided into syllables as na·tion·al·ist.
What is the origin of the word "Nationalist"?
First known use: 1791.