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as in nationalistic
having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country most of the articles on the website are nationalist propaganda and not objective by any means

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noun

as in patriot
one who shows excessive favoritism towards his or her country a staunch nationalist who favored any policy that would give the country more power in the international arena

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Recent Examples of nationalist
Adjective
The annual march typically draws thousands of nationalist Israelis who parade through the city, including the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025 His dearest friend—his comrade, his fellow nationalist leader—had been shot and killed in an encounter with the colonial police. Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
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This week’s must reads More great reads How ‘Cali’ became a slur among Vietnam’s growing army of nationalists. Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025 Decisions must not be dictated by Christian nationalists or others who hate transgender people, deny their existence or aim to erode their rights. Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for nationalist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalist
Adjective
  • Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.
    Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
  • The Mexican flag represents more than nationalistic pride.
    Loren Collingwood, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
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  • The Valley’s population tends to be patriotic and religious, with relatively lower rates of educational attainment.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
  • Which brings us back to the founders who were dedicated to the purpose of patriotic civics education in this country.
    Linda McMahon, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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  • There's little assassinations, taking things out on your neighbor who's a loyalist, when the Patriots are dominant, taking things out on your neighbor who's a patriot, when the British and the Loyalists are dominant in a particular area.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 July 2025
  • Karen Wright, July 4 baby and lover of all things Mount Vernon, is a Yankee Doodle patriot.
    Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025

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