Meanings
Relating to or characterized by the promotion of the interests of a particular nation, often to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
کسی خاص قوم کے مفادات کی ترویج سے متعلق، اکثر دوسرے اقوام کے مفادات کے نقصان یا عدم توجہ کے ساتھ۔
قومی پسند
qaumi pasand
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Common Collocations
- nationalistic fervor
- nationalistic movements
- nationalistic sentiments
Example Sentences
The nationalistic policies of the government sparked debates on sovereignty.
حکومت کی قومی پسند کی پالیسیوں نے خودمختاری پر مباحثوں کو جنم دیا۔
Hukumat ki qaumi pasand ki palisiyon ne khudmakhtari par mubahison ko janam diya.
Nationalistic fervor often leads to division among countries.
قوم پرست جوش و جزبہ اکثر ممالک کے درمیان تقسیم کا سبب بنتا ہے۔
Qaum parast josh-o-jazba aksar mulkon ke darmiyan taqseem ka sabab banta hai.
The nationalistic movements in the region aim to uphold cultural identities.
خطے میں قومی پسند کی تحریکیں ثقافتی شناختوں کو برقرار رکھنے کا ارادہ رکھتی ہیں۔
Khatay mein qaumi pasand ki tehreeken saqafati shanakhton ko barqarar rakhne ka irada rakhti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'nationalistic' as a strong 'national' feeling, often marked by pride.
Imagine a flag waving proudly in the wind, symbolizing love and dedication to a nation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وطن کی محبت میں ہم سب ایک ہیں، قومیت کا جوش دل میں ہے، یہ دل بیدار ہے۔
Watan ki mohabbat mein hum sab aik hain, qaumiyat ka josh dil mein hai, yeh dil bedaar hai.
In love for the homeland, we are all one; the enthusiasm of nationalism is in our hearts, this heart is awakened.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اجتماعیت میں طاقت ہے۔
Ijtimaiyat mein taqat hai.
There is strength in unity.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "nationalis" — of one's nation
First known use: 19th century
The term 'nationalistic' derives from the word 'national' combined with the suffix '-istic,' which indicates a characteristic or quality. It came into use to describe attitudes and behaviors that prioritize the interests and culture of a nation.