plural nationalists
Definition of nationalist
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an advocate of or believer in nationalism
2
: a member of a political party or group advocating national independence or strong national government
— compare black nationalist, white nationalist
nationalist
adjectiveDefinition of nationalist (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or advocating nationalism
2
: of, relating to, or being a political group advocating or associated with nationalism
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The first known use of nationalist was in 1849
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