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nation-wrecker

nation-wrecker is the alternative spelling of nation wrecker.

Meaning of nation wrecker

Noun

nation wrecker (plural nation wreckers)

  1. (derogatory, informal) A malicious agent or other influence that destabilizes or destroys a nation or civilization.
    • On the one side I see the builders of this country on foundations tried and true. On the other side are those engaged in the cheerful exercise of tearing down. I put the question to you: Are you going to be a nation-builder or a nation-wrecker?1920, Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Company, The Saskatchewan Co-operative News, Volumes 5-7, page 4

Forms of nation-wrecker

pluralnation-wreckers

Questions about nation-wrecker

What is nation-wrecker the alternative spelling of?
Nation-wrecker is the alternative spelling of nation wrecker.

Words near nation-wrecker in the dictionary

  1. nation-builders
  2. nation-building
  3. nation-state
  4. nation-states
  5. nation-wide
  6. nation-wrecker
  7. nation-wreckers
  8. national
  9. national academies
  10. national academy
  11. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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