nationalistic

CEFRB2

/nˌæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing strong pride and loyalty toward one's country.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, relating to, or advocating nationalism.

Examples

  • Algeria is nationalistic about the way it leads its economy.

  • He was excited by nationalistic sentiment.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

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In context

  • Nationalistic attachment to the coloured races is usually mixed up with the belief that their sex lives are superior, and there is a large underground mythology about the sexual prowess of Negroes.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From nationalist + -ic.