nationalist

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others

   nationalist aspirations

2. 2
   adj

   Of or relating to nationalism.

   The anti-German riots which erupted simultaneously in many countries in response to the torpedoing of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in 1915 reflected shifts in the status of minorities in multi-ethnic societies at a time of escalating nationalist emotions.

3. 3
   noun

   An advocate of nationalism.

   You are either a globalist or a nationalist; one cannot be both.

4. 4
   noun

   an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government

5. 5
   noun

   one who loves and defends his or her country

6. 6
   noun

   A member of the South African National Party during the 20th century.

Etymology

From national + -ist.