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How to pronounce nationalist

noun · adjectiveB2
NAAshuhnuhlihst

/ˈnæ.ʃə.nə.lɪst̚/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A person who strongly supports their own country and its interests, sometimes more than those of other countries.

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The usual pronunciation is /ˈnæ.ʃə.nə.lɪst̚/. In natural speech, you may also hear shorter versions such as /ˈnæ.ʃə.nl̩.ɪst̚/ and /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst̚/.

Usual pronunciation/ˈnæ.ʃə.nə.lɪst̚/
Shorter pronunciation/ˈnæ.ʃə.nl̩.ɪst̚/
Common shorter pronunciation/ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst̚/
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Meanings & examples

noun

A person who strongly supports their own country and its interests, sometimes more than those of other countries.

The nationalist called for greater independence.

Several nationalists joined the protest.

Common phrases & grammar

nationalist leader · nationalist party · nationalist movement · extreme nationalist

a/the nationalist + verb

a/the nationalist + who + verb

adjective

Supporting the interests, identity, or independence of one nation, sometimes above the interests of other nations.

The group has nationalist views.

They formed a nationalist government.

Common phrases & grammar

nationalist politics · nationalist movement · nationalist party · nationalist sentiment

be + nationalist

nationalist + noun

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