Nationalistic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Fanatically patriotic.
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Examples
- The politician's nationalistic rhetoric whipped the crowd into a frenzy, with many calling for a return to isolationism and distrust of foreign powers.
- Her nationalistic fervor knew no bounds, as she proudly waved the flag and sang the national anthem at every public gathering.
- The country's nationalistic government was quick to reject the international aid package, seeing it as a threat to their sovereignty.
- He criticized the team's nationalistic fans for booing the opposing team's anthem, calling it unsportsmanlike behavior.
- The rise of nationalistic sentiment in the country led to a surge in militarization and a decline in international cooperation.
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Meaning 2
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".
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