Nationalist Leaders

Definition

Nationalist leaders are individuals who advocate for national independence or strong national government; they prioritize their nation's interests above others'.

Analogy

Think about being captain of your school sports team. You want what's best for your team – better equipment, more practice time – even if it means negotiating with the school administration. That's what nationalist leaders do, but on a much larger scale – they fight for their nation's interests.

Related terms

Sovereignty: The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

Patriotism: Love and devotion for one's country, often associated with the belief that your own country is superior to others.

Xenophobia: Dislike or prejudice against people from other countries, sometimes a negative side effect of extreme nationalism.