El nacionalista
Example: El nacionalista defendió la independencia de su país con pasión.
Definition
"El nacionalista" refers to a person who strongly supports the independence, culture, or interests of their nation, often advocating for self-governance or sovereignty. In history, a nationalist actively defends the identity and autonomy of their country, as in the example where "El nacionalista" passionately defended his nation's independence.
Etymology
The term "el nacionalista" derives from the Spanish word "nacional," meaning national, which itself comes from the Latin "natio," meaning a group of people born in the same place. The suffix "-ista" denotes an adherent or supporter, so "nacionalista" literally means a supporter of the nation. Did you know it gained prominence during the 19th century when movements for national independence and identity surged across Europe?
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"El nacionalista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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