English · Word Candidate

nationalist

/ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: nationalists

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or relating to nationalism.

Adjective

Examples

The anti-German riots which erupted simultaneously in many countries in response to the torpedoing of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in 1915 reflected shifts in the status of minorities in multi-ethnic societies at a time of escalating nationalist emotions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An advocate of nationalism.

Noun

Examples

You are either a globalist or a nationalist; one cannot be both.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A member of the South African National Party during the 20th century.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nationalist” mean?

Of or relating to nationalism.

Is “nationalist” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.