SUPERPATRIOTIC Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

superpatriotic

adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik

Definition of superpatriotic

as in nationalist

having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country such superpatriotic displays of triumphalism should be discouraged at international sporting events

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internationalist

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Adjective

The dispute over Western Sahara remains deeply tied to neighboring Algeria, the main backer of the Polisario Front, the Sahrawi’s nationalist movement and armed liberation group fighting for an independent state.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
These extra-institutional mass upsurges have posed the greatest challenges to the Hindu nationalist political order helmed by Modi.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of nationalist

Adjective

When former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán unveiled such a nationalistic monument in Budapest, the cosmopolitan bastion of the Hungarian political left, it was interpreted as a victory lap.

— Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
The Falklands remain a nationalistic symbol within Argentina.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of nationalistic

Adjective

Its dismissal today does not erase the abuse of government power in arresting and charging a patriotic American who did nothing wrong.

— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
The mine wars were omitted from West Virginia school textbooks, replaced with a patriotic version of the coal industry’s history.

— Elijah TanAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of patriotic

Adjective

The following years have entailed chauvinistic backlash and the disappearance of women’s media.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
When announcing the attraction, Disney did so with symbolism of the American flag, a bald eagle and the Statue of Liberty, art that was admittedly bright and welcoming, but also could be read as giving it an uncomfortable, chauvinistic sheen.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of chauvinistic

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