Nationalist - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Nationalist :  adj : devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others; "nationalist aspirations"; "minor nationalistic differences" [syn: nationalistic] (noun)
1: one who loves and defends his or her country [syn: patriot]
2: an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government

Based on WordNet 2.0

Nationalist : \Na"tion*al*ist\, n. One who advocates national unity and independence; one of a party favoring Irish independence.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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