nationalistic
|na/tion/al/ist/ic|
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/ˌnæʃəˈnælɪstɪk/
strong patriotic feelings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nationalistic' originates from the word 'nation,' which comes from Latin 'natio,' meaning 'birth, tribe, nation.'
Historical Evolution
'natio' transformed into the Old French word 'nacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nation,' leading to 'nationalistic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a nation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having strong patriotic feelings.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having strong patriotic feelings, especially a belief in the superiority of one's own country over others.
The nationalistic rhetoric was evident in the politician's speech.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42