nationalistic

na·tion·al·is·tic

adj
\ˌnash-nə-ˈlis-tik, ˌna-shə-nə-ˈlis-tik\

Definition of NATIONALISTIC

1

: of, favoring, or characterized by nationalism <nationalistic election speeches>

2

: national 1

— na·tion·al·is·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of NATIONALISTIC

1. the political party's nationalistic ideology
2. <a nationalistic display of the country's flag at all civic events>

First Known Use of NATIONALISTIC

1866

Related to NATIONALISTIC

Synonyms: nationalist, patriotic

Antonyms: unpatriotic

Related Words: chauvinist; jingoist, jingoistic, superpatriotic; constant, devoted, faithful, loyal, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true; ardent, fervent, fervid, impassioned, passionate

Near Antonyms: traitorous, treasonous; disaffected, disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, treacherous, unfaithful

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Rhymes with NATIONALISTIC

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