"nationalistic cause" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It refers to a cause or movement that promotes strong devotion to one's nation and its interests. Example: The government's policies were driven by a nationalistic cause, aiming to strengthen the country's economy and protect its borders.
The rebels termed themselves Nacionales, normally translated as Nationalists, though the former implies "true Spaniards" rather than a pure nationalistic cause.
Alinghi is essentially a wealthy man's vanity project, while Team New Zealand is a low-budget, aggressively nationalistic cause that relies on local sponsors and public good will.
We expect this issue to persist for some time as a nationalistic cause with the active involvement of the JI who never tire of anti-American agitation.
The name translates as 'The National' and Ahly, wearing the old red colours of the pre-colonial flag, were seen as a team for the nation, a bulwark against occupation and a chance for the average man on the street to come together for a common nationalistic cause.
Finally, they supported the establishment of a divided South - Korean government and never criticized the amnesty on the Japanese collaborators who betrayed the nationalistic cause (Lee 1948 .229).
Over the centuries that followed, Orthodox churches often became allied with governments or with nationalistic causes.
They are pulled from various forms of ostracization, rejuvenated by nationalistic causes and driven by the ideal of fighting for a utopian motherland.
Sikh fundamentalism was thus primarily a nationalistic separatist movement.
What they seldom admit is that languages are a logistical and expensive headache, as well as a cause of nationalistic squabbles.
Another are nationalistic policies that may cause tension with neighbouring countries.
The prospect of closure has caused a nationalistic uproar in Poland, and is prompting the government to be more defiant, even though it has accepted the need to restructure two other shipyards at Gdynia and Szczecin.
