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nationalistic

/ˌnæʃ.ən.əlˈɪs.tɪk/
na · tion · al · is · tic
Adverb:nationalistically
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• adjective

1

Having or expressing strong, often excessive or exclusionary devotion to one's own nation and its interests above those of all other countries.

Example

"The politician's nationalistic rhetoric appealed to voters who favored stricter border controls and trade tariffs."

2

Relating to nationalism or movements advocating for national independence and self-determination.

Example

"Historians studied the rise of nationalistic movements across nineteenth-century Europe."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'patriotic' carries a positive connotation of devotion to one's country, 'nationalistic' often implies an exclusionary or overly aggressive belief in national superiority over other nations.

• Rhymes for nationalistic

• Nearby Words

national
nationalism
nationalist
nationalistic
nationality
nationalization
nationalize

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nationalistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nationalistic
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