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Antinational

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Opposed to one's own nation; unpatriotic.
  2. 2
    Opposed to purely national concerns; not founded on the idea of the nation.

    "just as important have been the effects of diasporas and migrations (creating a mobile, ‘anti-national’ historical tradition) and the partial liberalization of many regimes […]"

Noun
  1. 1
    One who is opposed to India, usually suggesting pro-Pakistan or leftist associations, hostility against the Hindu religion, or opposition to Hindu nationalism. derogatory

    "Calling Tamil Nadu a “shelter” for anti-nationals, BJP national president J P Nadda said the state administration and the DMK were giving shelter to people working against the interests of the nation."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From anti- + national.

Etymology 2

From anti- + national.

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