nationalist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun one who loves and defends his or her country
    patriot.
  2. noun an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government
  3. adjective satellite devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others
    nationalistic.
    • nationalist aspirations
    • minor nationalistic differences

WordNet

Na"tion*al*ist noun
Definitions
  1. One who advocates national unity and independence; one of a party favoring Irish independence.

Webster 1913