Origin: Greek suffix -ist
Nationalist has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
one who loves and defends his or her country
"The nationalist stood proudly by the flag, insisting that every citizen must protect their nation's traditions above all else."
an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government
"The young nationalist argued passionately for separating from the larger union to establish their own sovereign state."
An advocate of nationalism.
"The former nationalist who once sat in parliament for the apartheid regime was recently found guilty of hate speech."
A member of the South African National Party during the 20th century.
devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others
"nationalist aspirations"
"minor nationalistic differences"
Of or relating to nationalism.
"The nationalist movement gained momentum as local leaders demanded greater autonomy from the central government."