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nationalistic

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na·tion·al·ism  (nsh-n-lzm, nshn-)
n.
1. Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.
2. The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
3. Aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination.

nation·al·ist adj. & n.
nation·al·istic adj.
nation·al·isti·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.nationalisticnationalistic - fanatically patriotic                
patriotic, loyal - inspired by love for your country
2.nationalisticnationalistic - 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"
national - limited to or in the interests of a particular nation; "national interests"; "isolationism is a strictly national policy"

nationalistic
adjective patriotic, xenophobic, flag-waving, chauvinistic, jingoistic, loyal to your country The violence had an ominously nationalistic character.
Translations
nationalistic [ˌnæʃnəˈlɪstɪk] ADJnacionalista
nationalistic [ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk] adj [person, pride] → nationaliste
the nationalistic pride of the Catalan people → l'orgueil nationaliste des Catalans
nationalistic
nationalistic [ˌnæʃnəˈlɪstɪk] adj (pej) → nazionalistico/a
nationalistic [ˌnæʃnəˈlɪstɪk] adj (pej) → nazionalistico/a


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