nationalist
[nash-uh-nl-ist, nash-nuh-list]
- a person devoted to nationalism.
- (initial capital letter) a member of a political group advocating or fighting for national independence, a strong national government, etc.
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- Also na·tion·al·is·tic. of, relating to, or promoting nationalism: the beginnings of a nationalist movement.
- (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or noting a political group advocating or fighting for national independence, a strong national government, etc.
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Origin of nationalist
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Examples from the Web for nationalist
Contemporary Examples
The war against Echo has coincided with the rise of Russian nationalist and pro-Kremlin movements.
The Kremlin Is Killing Echo of Moscow, Russia’s Last Independent Radio StationAnna Nemtsova
November 7, 2014
Paper flags of countries that have fought for freedom hang on strings from the ceiling like nationalist Christmas lights.
In the past, nationalist and Islamist groups have cooperated; and some Baathists like Haji Bakr have later become Islamists.
Yarosh said in a recent interview he predicted “the nationalist revolution” many years ago.
Instead, they chant slogans that are nationalist, pro-army and anti-Muslim Brotherhood.
In Deeply Polarized Egypt, Revolution's Social Justice Slogans are Seldom HeardJesse Rosenfeld
October 10, 2013
Historical Examples
A Nationalist over the way was about to extend the buildings you see there.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
Other Nationalist members dare not appear in Nationalist quarters.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
These people have votes, and to a man support the Nationalist party.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
This pronouncement embodies the sentiments of every Nationalist Irishman.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
According to a Ballina Nationalist this is where the "shock" will come in.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
Word Origin and History for nationalist
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper