ultranationalist

American

[uhl-truh-nash-uh-nl-ist] / ˌʌl trəˈnæʃ ə nl ɪst /

noun

an advocate of ultranationalism.

adjective

Also ultranationalistic. of or relating to ultranationalism or ultranationalists.

Other Word Forms

ultranationalistically adverb

Etymology

Origin of ultranationalist

First recorded in 1925–30; ultra- + nationalist

Example Sentences

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To stay in power, he must preserve his coalition, which is built around the support of ultranationalist Jewish parties.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

In 2007, he was ejected from the liberal Yabloko party for attending the Russian March, an annual demonstration of far-right and ultranationalist groups.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2024

It also named several key players involved in the effort, including Belarusian public figure Alyaksei Talai, Belarus’ state-owned potash producer Belaruskali, the Belarusian Republican Youth Union, and pro-Russia ultranationalist motorcycle clubs.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

He returned to power in December as head of a coalition of religious and ultranationalist parties.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023

Miller also expressed Washington’s concerns about ultranationalist National Security Minister Itmar Ben-Gvir’s visit Sunday to the Temple Mount, the holiest site in Judaism.

From Washington Times • May 22, 2023

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