'nationalist' definitions:
Definition of 'nationalist'
(from WordNet)
adjective
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: nationalist, nationalistic]
noun
One who loves and defends his or her country [syn: patriot, nationalist]
noun
An advocate of national independence of or a strong national government
Definition of 'nationalist'
From: GCIDE
- nationalist \na"tion*al*ist\, n.
- 1. One who advocates national unity and independence; -- as, for example, one of a party favoring Irish independence before 1918. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- 2. One who advocates nationalism, in any sense. [PJC]