unnational

Definition

Adjective: - Not national in character or scope: "unnational" describes something that lacks the qualities, interests, or allegiance associated with a nation or national identity. - Devoid of national spirit or sentiment: It can refer to a person, idea, or action that is indifferent or opposed to national pride or patriotism.

Usage Examples

• (The policy lacked national character or concern.)
• (His lack of patriotic feeling was disapproved of.)

Advanced Usage

• "unnational sentiment": feeling or opinion that does not align with national interests.
  • The speech promoted unnational sentiment, calling for global unity over national borders. (It advocated for ideas contrary to nationalism.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unnationalistic (adj): not showing or supporting nationalism.
  • The group's unnationalistic stance favored international cooperation. (Their position rejected nationalist ideology.)

Synonyms

• Cosmopolitan: representing many nations; not limited to one country.
• International: existing or occurring between nations.
• Nonpatriotic: lacking or rejecting patriotism.

Antonyms

• National: relating to a nation; patriotic.
• Patriotic: having or expressing devotion to one's country.

Related Idioms

• "No country for old men": a phrase sometimes used metaphorically to describe an unnational feeling of alienation from one's homeland, though not directly synonymous with "unnational."