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Noun
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His soul fretted in the shadow of his oppressor’s language, but the fiercely patriotic Irish nationalist—the citizen—is no hero either.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
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There is a huge difference between a devout Christian nationalist, which Boelter is, and a devout Christian — those who follow the way of Jesus.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Lingering anti-immigrant discrimination, which boiled over in 2018 with the arrival of Central American caravans in Tijuana, has also been a concern.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Barlow Barlow When the last survey was conducted, anti-immigrant sentiment was likely at a high as the presidential election campaign ramped up and frustration remained around former President Joe Biden's handling of the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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“Nativist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativist. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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