Definition of nationalist
1 : an advocate of or believer in nationalism
2 : a member of a political party or group advocating national independence or strong national government
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Examples of nationalist in a Sentence
a staunch nationalist who favored any policy that would give the country more power in the international arena
1715
First Known Use of nationalist
1715
Other Government and Politics Terms
nationalist
Definition of nationalist
1 : of, relating to, or advocating nationalism
2 : of, relating to, or being a political group advocating or associated with nationalism
Examples of nationalist in a Sentence
The country's Nationalist Party won the election.
a nationalist rant against the immigrants supposedly flooding the country
1884
First Known Use of nationalist
1884
Other Government and Politics Terms
NATIONALIST Defined for English Language Learners
nationalist
playDefinition of nationalist for English Language Learners
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: a supporter of or believer in nationalism
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: a member of a political group that wants to form a separate and independent nation
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Definition of nationalist for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to nationalism
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: of or relating to a political group that wants to form a separate and independent nation
NATIONALIST Defined for Kids
nationalist
playDefinition of nationalist for Students
: a person who believes that his or her country is better and more important than other countries
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