noun

nationalist

NASH-uh-nuh-lihst

noun

A person who strongly supports nationalism, especially the independence or interests of their own nation.

"The nationalist party won a surprising number of seats in the election."

adj

Relating to or supporting nationalism.

"The nationalist movement gathered strength after decades of foreign rule."

How to Use Nationalist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that pushes strongly for national identity, independence, or interests.

Common pairings

nationalist movement nationalist party nationalist rhetoric

more nationalist comparative, nationalists plural, Nationalists plural, most nationalist superlative

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The _____ party won a surprising number of seats in the election.

From "national" plus the agent-forming suffix "-ist," meaning someone who follows or believes in it.

globalist antinational

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globalist antinational