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as in nationalistic
having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country
most of the articles on the website are nationalist propaganda and not objective by any means
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as in patriotic
having or showing love and support for one's country
nationalist fervor is often at its highest when a country is at war
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as in patriot
one who shows excessive favoritism towards his or her country
a staunch nationalist who favored any policy that would give the country more power in the international arena
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Recent Examples of nationalist
Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Now, there is growing speculation that Lula will ride a wave of nationalist sentiment into a re-election bid.
—Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Randall Balmer, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025
As denialism spreads, Serb nationalists have grown more defiant.
—David Rohde, NBC news, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
After the ceremony, groups of nationalist activists stopped Schudrich and other visitors from leaving by blocking their cars.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Now, there is growing speculation that Lula will ride a wave of nationalist sentiment into a re-election bid.
—Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Noun
Public education, one of the cornerstones of democracy, is itself on the line, as religious nationalists support the diversion of taxpayer funds to provide vouchers for religious schools.
—Randall Balmer, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025
As denialism spreads, Serb nationalists have grown more defiant.
—David Rohde, NBC news, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalist
Adjective
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Netanyahu rejects the two-state solution on both nationalistic and security grounds.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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His government also rejects a two-state solution on nationalistic and security grounds.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Food coloring gives the bagel its patriotic hue but doesn’t change the taste.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Newport Beach Mayor Stapleton, who was using an old BMW that had been retrofitted and painted in patriotic red, white and blue, posted his entry at the nearby Sterling BMW to raise awareness.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities.—
Rachel Wolf , Alexis McAdams , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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A lot of men and women who considered themselves American patriots were British or lived in London or traveled around the Atlantic.—
Karin Wulf,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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“Nationalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalist. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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