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na·tion·al·ism
(năsh′ə-nə-lĭz′əm, năsh′nə-)
n.
1. Devotion, especially excessive or undiscriminating devotion, to the interests or culture of a particular nation-state.
2. The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
3. The belief that a particular cultural or ethnic group constitutes a distinct people deserving of political self-determination.
na′tion·al·ist adj. & n.
na′tion·al·is′tic adj.
na′tion·al·is′ti·cal·ly adv.
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nationalist
na·tion·al·ist | \ˈnash-nə-list,
ˈna-shə-nə-list\
Definition of nationalist
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : an advocate of or believer in nationalism
2 : a member of a political party or group advocating national independence or strong national government
nationalist
Definition of nationalist (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : of, relating to, or advocating nationalism
2 : of, relating to, or being a political group advocating or associated with nationalism