the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who advocates national unity and independence; -- as, for example, one of a party favoring Irish independence before 1918.
n. One who advocates nationalism, in any sense.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In theology, one who holds to the divine election of entire nations as distinguished from that of particular individuals.
n. A member of a Jewish political party in the time of Christ; a zealot.
n. A supporter of Irish nationalism.
Of or pertaining to nationalists; advocating or upholding nationalism.
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n. one who loves and defends his or her country
n. an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government
adj. devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others
Word Usage
"It is more than a semantic issue because the word nationalist is bandied about and used to promote or, more frequently, stigmatize policies in a way that obscures clear thought."