nationalist
gb/nˈæʃənəlɪst/ us/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
B2
Inglês
~ 7000
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is a nationalist
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
patriot (Emphasizes love and pride for one’s country, usually more positive and less political than 'nationalist'.)
Antônimos
internationalist (Focuses on cooperation between countries rather than putting one nation’s interests above all others.)
Colocações
strong nationalist
|fervent nationalist
|proud nationalist
|cultural nationalist
|local nationalist
|nationalist leader
Temas
politics
|society
|identity
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
nationalist [noun]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
patriotic (Often more positive and emotional; 'nationalist' is more political and can suggest stronger or harder positions.)
Antônimos
internationalist (Describes policies or movements that stress cooperation between nations rather than focusing on one nation first.)
Colocações
nationalist movement
|nationalist party
|nationalist government
|nationalist agenda
|nationalist rhetoric
|nationalist politics
Temas
politics
|society
|history
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is a nationalist
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
chauvinist (Suggests exaggerated, aggressive national pride and contempt for other nations; often more clearly negative than 'nationalist'.)
Antônimos
cosmopolitan (Describes someone who feels at home with many cultures and does not put one nation above others.)
Colocações
far-right nationalist
|radical nationalist
|extreme nationalist
|ethno-nationalist
|xenophobic nationalist
|militant nationalist
Temas
politics
|conflict
|society
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is a nationalist
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
independence activist (Focuses more on political activity for independence; may sound less ideological than 'nationalist'.)
Antônimos
loyalist (In this context, a person who supports continued rule by the existing power rather than independence.)
Colocações
anti-colonial nationalist
|Irish nationalist
|Palestinian nationalist
|independence nationalist
|nationalist rebel
|nationalist uprising
Temas
history
|politics
|conflict
|law
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
nationalist [policy / stance / view]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
nativist (Often stresses favoring native-born people over immigrants; overlaps with critical uses of 'nationalist'.)
Antônimos
pro-globalization (Supports closer international links and cooperation rather than putting a single nation first.)
Colocações
nationalist policies
|nationalist stance
|nationalist worldview
|nationalist agenda
|nationalist approach
|openly nationalist
Temas
politics
|society
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Gramática
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nationalist
AFI
GB/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
US/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
Sílabas e tonicidade
na - tion - al - ist (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (na)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: nationalist
Noun
- Base: nationalist
- Plural: nationalists
Família de palavras
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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