antinational meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

antinational

adj

Etymology From anti- + national.

Government, Politics Opposed to one's own nation; unpatriotic.

Government, Politics Opposed to purely national concerns; not founded on the idea of the nation.

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 […]2007, John Darwin, After Tamerlane, Penguin, published 2008, page xi:

Antonyms: patriotic

antinational

noun

Etymology From anti- + national.

Derogatory One who is opposed to India, usually suggesting pro-Pakistan or leftist associations, hostility against the Hindu religion, or opposition to Hindu nationalism.

Indian politics

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.2020 August 25, Shanmughasundaram J, “Tamil Nadu is shelter for anti-nationals, says J P Nadda”, in Times of India:
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.2025 December 1, Daniel Block, “News Organizations Are Bowing to Trump. This Small Magazine Knows How to Resist.”, in Politico:

Synonyms: sickular, urban Naxal
Antonyms: bhakt, sanghi, nationalist