pro-nationalist
|pro-na-tion-al-ist|
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/proʊˈnæʃənəlɪst/
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/prəʊˈnæʃən(ə)lɪst/
for nationalism
Etymology
'pro-nationalist' is a compound formed from the prefix 'pro-' and the noun 'nationalist'. The prefix 'pro-' originates from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for' or 'in favor of', and 'nationalist' comes from 'nation' with the agentive suffix '-ist'.
'nationalist' derives from 'nation', which came into English via Middle French 'nacion' (Old French 'nacion') from Latin 'natio' meaning 'birth, people'. The suffix '-ist' (from French/Greek formation practice) produced 'nationalist' in the 19th century, and the modern compound 'pro-nationalist' developed by combining 'pro-' + 'nationalist' to denote support for nationalist views.
Originally 'pro-' simply meant 'for' and 'nationalist' referred to an advocate of a nation's interests; over time the compound has been used to describe both a person and an ideological stance that explicitly favors nationalist policies, often contrasted with internationalist or globalist positions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports nationalist policies or sentiments; someone who is in favor of prioritizing the nation's interests.
During the debate, several pro-nationalists argued that immigration should be restricted to preserve national identity.
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Adjective 1
supporting or favoring nationalist policies or ideas; in favor of promoting the interests, culture, or sovereignty of one's nation above others.
The politician took a pro-nationalist stance on trade, arguing for stricter controls to protect domestic industries.
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