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nationalist

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnæʃənəɫəst// UK //nˈæʃənəlˌɪst// na·tion·al·ist

n. someone who loves their country very much and believes it should be independent or more powerful than others. You often use this word for people who want their own group to have its own country.

n. an advocate of political independence for a particular nation or ethnic group. Often carries a connotation of prioritizing national interests above international cooperation or asserting the superiority of one's own nation.


SIMPLE

The nationalist spoke about the importance of local traditions.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of foreign rule, a young nationalist led the movement to establish an independent government.

COMPLEX

Historians often distinguish between a civic nationalist, who focuses on shared political values, and an ethnic nationalist, whose ideology is rooted in common ancestry and heritage.

Synonyms
Origin

From national + -ist.

Usage

Commonly used as both a noun and an adjective without changing form.

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