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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNationalistic
/ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪs.tɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or expressing strong patriotic feelings, often characterized by a belief in the superiority of one's own country over others.
"The politician delivered a fiery, nationalistic speech that resonated with the crowd." - 2
Pertaining to or advocating for national independence or interests.
"The region experienced a surge in nationalistic movements seeking self-determination."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'nation' via the suffix '-al' and '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'natio', meaning birth or race. The adjective form emerged in the 19th century alongside the rise of modern nation-states and political ideologies centered on national identity and sovereignty.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nationalistic" is said worldwide
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nationaliste
Transliteration: nasjɔnalist
"Il a prononcé un discours nationaliste."
nationalistisch
Transliteration: natsjoˈnaːlɪstɪʃ
"Sie zeigten eine nationalistische Haltung."
nazionalistico
Transliteration: nattsjonaˈlistiko
"Il partito ha adottato una linea nazionalistica."
nacionalista
Transliteration: nasjoˈnalista
"El fervor nacionalista creció durante la crisis."
nacionalista
Transliteration: nasjonaˈliʃtɐ
"O discurso teve um tom fortemente nacionalista."
राष्ट्रवादी
Transliteration: rashtravadi
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने अपने भाषण में राष्ट्रवादी भावनाओं को उभारा।"
民族主义的
Transliteration: mínzú zhǔyì de
Script: 中文汉字
"这篇演讲带有强烈的民族主义色彩。"
민족주의적인
Transliteration: minjokjuuijeogin
Script: 한국어 한글
"그들은 민족주의적 성향의 구호를 외쳤다."
国家主義的な
Transliteration: kokka shugi tekina
Script: 日本語
"彼の演説には国家主義的な色彩が強かった。"
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