Nasyonalista (en. Nationalist)
/nas.jo.nal.is.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who shows pride and concern for their nation.
As a nationalist, he advocates for the rights of Filipinos.
Bilang isang nasyonalista, isinusulong niya ang mga karapatan ng mga Pilipino.
A person who stands for the freedom and independence of their country.
Many nationalists fought for our country's freedom.
Maraming nasyonalista ang nakipaglaban para sa kalayaan ng ating bansa.
A person who hopes for the advancement of national identity and culture.
Nationalists promote local traditions and arts.
Ang mga nasyonalista ay nagtataguyod ng mga lokal na tradisyon at sining.
Etymology
derived from the word 'national' which means 'pertaining to a nation.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
I am a nationalist.
A political statement expressing pride in the country.
Nasyonalista ako.
As a nationalist, I stand against foreign interference.
A statement showing stand against foreign influences.
Bilang nasyonalista, laban ako sa dayuhang panghihimasok.
Related Words
nationalism
An ideology that promotes unity and development of a country based on national identity.
nasyonalismo
patriotic
Showing love and care for one's own country.
makabansa
Slang Meanings
Loves the country (Values the nation)
He takes national issues seriously, he’s a true nationalist.
Seryoso siya sa mga isyu ng bayan, tunay siyang nasyonalista.
Patriotic
It's nice to see young people being patriotic and nationalistic.
Nakakatuwang makita ang mga kabataan na makabayan at nasyonalista.
Citizen of the country
He said, 'I’m a citizen of the country, everything for our nation!'
Sabi niya, 'Taga-bansa ako, lahat para sa ating bayan!'