as in nationalist
one who shows excessive favoritism towards his or her country too much of a superpatriot to acknowledge the achievements of athletes from other nations

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nationalist
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  • In the 1960s, Canada’s nationalists feared America’s power—its military strength, yes, but also its cultural cohesion—and wanted to form a corresponding Canadian identity.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
  • Hegseth’s membership in a church that belongs to the CREC drew attention because prominent members of the church identify as Christian nationalists, and because of its positions on issues concerning gender, sexuality and the separation of church and state.
    Samuel Perry, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
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“Superpatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superpatriot. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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