1. having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country
2. having or expressing excessive or fanatical devotion to one’s nation, often with feelings of superiority over other countries
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The candidate’s nationalistic rhetoric appealed to voters who wanted stronger borders.
• His nationalistic pride made him believe his country could do no wrong.
• The museum displayed nationalistic symbols from the independence movement.
• Critics argued that the policy was too nationalistic and ignored global cooperation.
• She wrote nationalistic poems celebrating her homeland’s history.
• The nationalistic fervor during wartime united the population.
• Some viewed his nationalistic speeches as divisive rather than unifying.