nationalist
gb/nˈæʃənəlɪst/ us/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 7000
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a nationalist
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
patriot (Emphasizes love and pride for one’s country, usually more positive and less political than 'nationalist'.)
Vinyume
internationalist (Focuses on cooperation between countries rather than putting one nation’s interests above all others.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
strong nationalist
|fervent nationalist
|proud nationalist
|cultural nationalist
|local nationalist
|nationalist leader
Mada
politics
|society
|identity
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
nationalist [noun]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
patriotic (Often more positive and emotional; 'nationalist' is more political and can suggest stronger or harder positions.)
Vinyume
internationalist (Describes policies or movements that stress cooperation between nations rather than focusing on one nation first.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
nationalist movement
|nationalist party
|nationalist government
|nationalist agenda
|nationalist rhetoric
|nationalist politics
Mada
politics
|society
|history
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a nationalist
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
chauvinist (Suggests exaggerated, aggressive national pride and contempt for other nations; often more clearly negative than 'nationalist'.)
Vinyume
cosmopolitan (Describes someone who feels at home with many cultures and does not put one nation above others.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
far-right nationalist
|radical nationalist
|extreme nationalist
|ethno-nationalist
|xenophobic nationalist
|militant nationalist
Mada
politics
|conflict
|society
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a nationalist
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
independence activist (Focuses more on political activity for independence; may sound less ideological than 'nationalist'.)
Vinyume
loyalist (In this context, a person who supports continued rule by the existing power rather than independence.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
anti-colonial nationalist
|Irish nationalist
|Palestinian nationalist
|independence nationalist
|nationalist rebel
|nationalist uprising
Mada
history
|politics
|conflict
|law
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
nationalist [policy / stance / view]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
nativist (Often stresses favoring native-born people over immigrants; overlaps with critical uses of 'nationalist'.)
Vinyume
pro-globalization (Supports closer international links and cooperation rather than putting a single nation first.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
nationalist policies
|nationalist stance
|nationalist worldview
|nationalist agenda
|nationalist approach
|openly nationalist
Mada
politics
|society
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
nationalist
IPA
GB/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
US/nˈæʃənəlɪst/
Silabi na mkazo
na - tion - al - ist (silabi 4)
Stress on 1st syllable (na)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: nationalist
Noun
- Base: nationalist
- Plural: nationalists
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.