nationalistic
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ə noun
1.
a person devoted to nationalism.
adjective
3.
Also, na·tion·al·is·tic. of, pertaining to, or promoting nationalism: the beginnings of a nationalist movement.
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nationalism (ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm, ˈnæʃnə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | a sentiment based on common cultural characteristics that binds a population and often produces a policy of national independence or separatism |
| 2. | loyalty or devotion to one's country; patriotism |
| 3. | See also chauvinism exaggerated, passionate, or fanatical devotion to a national community |
| 'nationalist | |
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| national'istic | |
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| nationalism (ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm, ˈnæʃnə-) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a sentiment based on common cultural characteristics that binds a population and often produces a policy of national independence or separatism |
| 2. | loyalty or devotion to one's country; patriotism |
| 3. | See also chauvinism exaggerated, passionate, or fanatical devotion to a national community |
| 'nationalist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| national'istic | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
It is people with hideous motives who tend to stir up overly nationalistic debates.
So, as you see, these positions are nationalistic and religiously based.
Military victory fanned nationalistic hopes for a great new literature.
What they seldom admit is that languages are a logistical and expensive headache, as well as a cause of nationalistic squabbles.
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