Christian nationalist

noun

plural Christian nationalists
: an advocate of or believer in Christian nationalism
Christian nationalists in America believe that the country was founded as a Christian nation and that Christian values should be prioritized throughout government and public life.Alexander Ward and Heidi Przybyla

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christian nationalist was in 1943

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“Christian nationalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian%20nationalist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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