nationalistisch
Translation
nationalist, nationalistic
Examples
Seine nationalistische Rede sorgte für Unruhe.
His nationalist speech caused unrest.
Die Partei vertritt nationalistische Positionen.
The party represents nationalist positions.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) nationalist ((noun)) His nationalist speech caused unrest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chauvinistisch (chauvinistic), patriotisch (patriotic); Antonyms: internationalistisch (internationalistic)
Etymology
Comes from 'National' (nation) plus the suffix '-istisch', equivalent to English '-istic', used for adjectives describing ideologies.
Memory Tips
Directly cognate with 'nationalistic'. It refers to a strong, often excessive, belief in one's own country.