Antinational

Quick meaning: Antinational is an adjective meaning (politics) Opposed to one's own nation; unpatriotic.

Meaning

(politics) Opposed to one's own nation; unpatriotic.

More Meanings

1. (politics) Opposed to purely national concerns; not founded on the idea of the nation.
2. (Indian politics, Hindutva, derogatory) One who is opposed to India, usually suggesting pro-Pakistan or leftist associations, hostility against the Hindu religion, or opposition to Hindu nationalism.

Example Sentences

just as important have been the effects of diasporas and migrations (creating a mobile, ‘anti-national’ historical tradition) and the partial liberalization of many regimes […]

Calling Tamil Nadu a “shelter” for anti-nationals, BJP national president J P Nadda said the state administration and the DMK were giving shelter to people working against the interests of the nation.

Today, the Indian media’s coverage of Modi is mostly fawning. Everything good that happens in the country is, in some way, his achievement. His failures usually go undiscussed. The country’s main television news channels all resemble Fox, with anchors who constantly praise the country’s leader for his strength and smarts. They berate his critics as mendacious “anti-nationals” — people whose hate for India is boundless.

Word Forms

• antinationals

Synonyms for antinational

Depending on context, synonyms include sickular.

Antonyms for antinational

Common opposites include patriotic, bhakt, sanghi, nationalist.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anti-national, antinationalist, antinationality, antipatriotic, antiforeign, antistate.

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