nationalist — a person who strongly believes in and supports their country's independence, culture, and interests
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who strongly believes in and supports their country's independence, culture, and interests
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnæʃənəlɪst/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather is such a nationalist that he refuses to eat foreign food on national holidays.
- The nationalist politicians promised to put their country's interests first in all international negotiations.
- She's such a cultural nationalist that she only listens to traditional folk music and refuses to use foreign words.
nationalist
NOUN[/ˈnæʃənəlɪst/]
a person who strongly believes in and supports their country's independence, culture, and interests
Passionate supporter of their homeland
The nationalist speaks while the journalist writes and the specialist listens!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in 18th-century France by combining 'nation' (from Latin 'natio', meaning a people or tribe) with the suffix '-ist' (denoting an adherent of a doctrine or practice). It came to denote a person with strong attachment and loyalty to their own nation.
Breakdown
nation (a political community) + -al (adjectival suffix) + -ist (one who practices or advocates). The suffix '-ist' derives from Latin '-ista', indicating a supporter of a particular ideology or movement.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather is such a nationalist that he refuses to eat foreign food on national holidays.”
“The nationalist politicians promised to put their country's interests first in all international negotiations.”
“She's such a cultural nationalist that she only listens to traditional folk music and refuses to use foreign words.”
“The nationalist movement gained momentum after the country achieved independence.”
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