nationalistic
adjective/ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/
Frequency rank: #12,544 most common English word
Meaning
having strong loyalty and pride in one's own nation, often believing it is superior to others.
Example sentence
The politician gave nationalistic speech that celebrated his country's history and culture.
Synonyms & related words
- patriotic
- chauvinistic
- jingoistic
- xenophobic
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