nationalist
gb/nˈæʃənəlɪst/ us/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 7000
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
entity
1
person strongly loyal to their nation
A person who feels very strong loyalty to their country and wants to protect its interests and way of life.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is a nationalist
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners often confuse 'nationalist' with 'national'. Use 'nationalist' for a person with strong political or emotional support for their country (e.g., 'She is a nationalist'), and 'national' as an adjective for something belonging to a country (e.g., 'a national holiday'). 'Patriotic' is usually more positive and emotional, while 'nationalist' is more political and can sound negative in some contexts.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
patriot (Emphasizes love and pride for one’s country, usually more positive and less political than 'nationalist'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
internationalist (Focuses on cooperation between countries rather than putting one nation’s interests above all others.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
strong nationalist
|fervent nationalist
|proud nationalist
|cultural nationalist
|local nationalist
|nationalist leader
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politics
|society
|identity
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He describes himself as a nationalist who wants to protect local jobs and industries.
- As a young nationalist, she campaigned for greater recognition of her country’s language and traditions.
- Critics say the new president is a hard-line nationalist who rarely compromises with other countries.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My uncle is a nationalist and talks a lot about our country.
- The party attracted many young nationalists during the election.
- Some nationalists worry that their culture is changing too fast.
adjective
B2
property
2
relating to nationalism or nationalists
Describing things like ideas, groups, or actions that are based on strong support for one country and its interests.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
nationalist [noun]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes say 'national party' when they mean a party based on nationalism. 'National party' simply means a party that exists across thewhole country; 'nationalist party' means a party whose main idea is strong support for the nation and its identity.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
patriotic (Often more positive and emotional; 'nationalist' is more political and can suggest stronger or harder positions.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
internationalist (Describes policies or movements that stress cooperation between nations rather than focusing on one nation first.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
nationalist movement
|nationalist party
|nationalist government
|nationalist agenda
|nationalist rhetoric
|nationalist politics
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politics
|society
|history
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The nationalist party won a surprise victory in the regional elections.
- Nationalist movements grew stronger after the economic crisis.
- The speech was full of nationalist rhetoric about defending the homeland.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- A new nationalist group started in the city.
- Many people voted for the nationalist candidate.
- The country had a strong nationalist movement in the 20th century.
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
entity
3
supporter of exclusionary nationalism
A person who strongly puts their own nation first and is often against immigrants, minorities, or other countries.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is a nationalist
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may not realize that 'nationalist' can sound negative when it suggests hatred or exclusion. In news reports, 'nationalist' can mean extreme or far-right, not just 'loving one’s country'. Check the context to see if the word is neutral, positive, or critical.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
chauvinist (Suggests exaggerated, aggressive national pride and contempt for other nations; often more clearly negative than 'nationalist'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
cosmopolitan (Describes someone who feels at home with many cultures and does not put one nation above others.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
far-right nationalist
|radical nationalist
|extreme nationalist
|ethno-nationalist
|xenophobic nationalist
|militant nationalist
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politics
|conflict
|society
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The group was led by far-right nationalists opposed to all immigration.
- Several nationalist politicians used anti-immigrant slogans during the campaign.
- Human-rights groups warned that nationalist militias were targeting minority communities.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Some nationalists do not want any immigrants to enter their country.
- The protest was organized by extreme nationalists.
- Nationalist groups sometimes blame foreigners for economic problems.
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
entity
4
supporter of national independence
A person who wants their country to be free from another country’s control and works for independence.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is a nationalist
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes assume 'nationalist' is always modern or right-wing. In history books, 'nationalists' often refers to people fighting against colonial or foreign control, and it can be seen as positive or heroic in that context.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
independence activist (Focuses more on political activity for independence; may sound less ideological than 'nationalist'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
loyalist (In this context, a person who supports continued rule by the existing power rather than independence.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
anti-colonial nationalist
|Irish nationalist
|Palestinian nationalist
|independence nationalist
|nationalist rebel
|nationalist uprising
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
history
|politics
|conflict
|law
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The nationalists launched an armed struggle to end colonial rule.
- Many nationalist leaders were jailed during the independence movement.
- The treaty was rejected by hard-line nationalists who wanted full sovereignty.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The nationalists wanted their own independent state.
- Many nationalists were put in prison by the colonial government.
- Nationalist groups fought for freedom from foreign rule.
adjective
C1
property
5
strongly nation‑first in attitude
Showing very strong support for one country and putting it above other countries, sometimes in an unfriendly way.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
nationalist [policy / stance / view]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may use 'national' instead of 'nationalist' when they mean a strong 'nation first' attitude. Use 'nationalist policy' for a policy that strongly puts the country first; use 'national policy' simply for a policy that is used in the whole country.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
nativist (Often stresses favoring native-born people over immigrants; overlaps with critical uses of 'nationalist'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
pro-globalization (Supports closer international links and cooperation rather than putting a single nation first.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
nationalist policies
|nationalist stance
|nationalist worldview
|nationalist agenda
|nationalist approach
|openly nationalist
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politics
|society
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The government adopted nationalist policies that restricted foreign ownership of companies.
- Her nationalist stance on trade has worried many of the country’s allies.
- Analysts say the new law reflects a more nationalist and protectionist approach.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The leader is known for his nationalist views on trade.
- Many voters support nationalist policies to protect local jobs.
- Their nationalist approach causes problems with neighboring countries.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
nationalist
IPA
GB/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
US/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
na - tion - al - ist (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (na)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: nationalist
Noun
- Base: nationalist
- Plural: nationalists
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
nationalists
noun
Core family
Related words
nationalistic
adjective
nationalize
verb C1
nationalization
noun C1
international
adjective B1
internationally
adverb B2
multinational
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
internationalist
noun
internationalism
noun
Advanced or less common
denationalize
verb
denationalization
noun
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