Archnationalist

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An extreme nationalist.

    "Even in a region where former archnationalists and guerrilla fighters have sought to recast themselves, Mr. Vucic’s transformation from staunch Milosevic ally to ardent proponent of the West is viewed as remarkable."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Extremely nationalist.

    "Mr. Kaczynski, a conservative, attracted strong criticism inside and outside Poland for strong anti-Russian tones and archnationalist policies when he shared power with his identical twin brother, Jaroslaw, who was prime minister from 2005 to 2007."

Example

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"Mr. Kaczynski, a conservative, attracted strong criticism inside and outside Poland for strong anti-Russian tones and archnationalist policies when he shared power with his identical twin brother, Jaroslaw, who was prime minister from 2005 to 2007."

Etymology

From arch- + nationalist.

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