antinationalist: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Not exactly. 'Unpatriotic' is an emotional or moral judgment implying a lack of love for one's country. 'Antinationalist' is an ideological or political position that opposes the doctrine of nationalism, which can be based on intellectual, ethical, or political reasoning, not necessarily a lack of affection for one's homeland.

It depends on the speaker's perspective. Within groups that critique nationalism, it is a positive self-description. In mainstream or nationalist discourses, it is frequently used as a pejorative label to discredit opponents.

An 'internationalist' actively believes in and promotes cooperation between nations. An 'antinationalist' is primarily defined by opposition to nationalist ideology. An internationalist can be antinationalist, but not necessarily; one could support international cooperation for national benefit (e.g., economic alliances).

Use it precisely to describe opposition to nationalist ideology. Provide context: specify *which* nationalism is being opposed (e.g., 'antinationalist critics of the government's immigration policy'). It is best suited for formal analytical writing.

A person who is opposed to nationalism or to a specific nationalist ideology.

Antinationalist is usually formal, academic, political in register.

Antinationalist: in British English it is pronounced /ˌæn.tiˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌæn.taɪˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.