"nationalist" in the noun sense
1. patriot, nationalist
one who loves and defends his or her country
2. nationalist
an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government
"nationalist" in the adjective sense
1. nationalist, nationalistic
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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