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nationalistic
Representing a political attitude that places one's own nation above others and is often associated with excessive national pride. The term is often used critically or disparagingly.
Seine nationalistischen Reden führten zu politischen Spannungen mit den Nachbarländern.
His nationalistic speeches led to political tensions with neighboring countries.
The word is derived from 'Nation' (nation). The ending '-istisch' (-istic) often denotes an ideology or a way of thinking, here one that glorifies one's own nation.
Er vertritt eine nationalistische Ideologie.
He represents a nationalistic ideology.
This adjective almost always has a negative or critical meaning. It describes an exaggerated and often intolerant national pride.
Die Partei wurde für ihre nationalistische Propaganda stark kritisiert.
The party was heavily criticized for its nationalistic propaganda.
'Nationalistisch' (nationalistic) is often used to describe abstract concepts, such as 'nationalistische Tendenzen' (nationalistic tendencies), 'nationalistische Rhetorik' (nationalistic rhetoric), or a 'nationalistische Gesinnung' (nationalistic mindset).
In seiner Rede waren klar nationalistische Tendenzen zu erkennen.
Clearly nationalistic tendencies could be recognized in his speech.
Nazi / National Socialist
„Nationalsozialistisch“ specifically refers to the ideology of the NSDAP or to Nazi rule in Germany from 1933 to 1945. „Nationalistisch“ describes, more generally, an attitude that places one’s own nation above others. „Nationalsozialistisch“ is appropriate only when there is a direct reference to National Socialism; otherwise, „nationalistisch“ may be intended.
Die heutige Rede enthält nationalistische Aussagen, die die eigene Nation über andere stellen.
Today’s speech contains nationalistic statements that place its own nation above others.
Das Museum zeigt nationalsozialistische Propaganda aus dem Jahr 1938.
The museum displays Nazi propaganda from 1938.
