nationalist

noun
UK: /ˈnæʃənəlɪst/
US: /ˈnæʃənəlɪst/

  1. A person who strongly supports their own nation and its interests, often to the exclusion of other nations.

    1. He is a strong nationalist and loves his country very much.
    2. The politician's nationalist views resonated with many voters in the rural areas.

  2. An advocate for national independence or a strong national government.

    1. The nationalists fought for their country's freedom from colonial rule.
    2. As a dedicated nationalist, she always prioritized the needs of her nation above all else.

Synonyms

patriot
nationalist adjective

  1. Characterized by strong patriotic feelings and belief in the importance of one's own nation.

    1. The speech had a nationalist tone, praising the country's achievements.
    2. Some critics considered the policy a nationalist measure intended to protect local industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nationalist" in English means: A person who strongly supports their own nation and its interests, often to the exclusion of other nations., An advocate for national independence or a strong national government..

The phonetic transcription of "nationalist" is /ˈnæʃənəlɪst/ in British English and /ˈnæʃənəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nationalist": patriot.

Example usage of "nationalist": "He is a strong nationalist and loves his country very much.". More examples on the page.