superpatriotism

noun

Definition of superpatriotismnext
as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country her superpatriotism causes her to assume that countries desperately long to be just like her own

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  1. patriotism
  2. nationalism
Noun
  • The children grew manic with glee, their lightsabres flailing, their patriotism sublimated into something more primal.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond that, the line between patriotism and religion blurred.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of patriotism
Noun
  • Across the globe, anti-gender campaigning is frequently tied to right-wing nationalism, white supremacy, and assertions of patriarchal power.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The old model of prioritizing the cheapest global supplier is no longer sufficient in an era defined by geopolitical competition, export restrictions and strategic resource nationalism.
    — Dennis Calvert, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of nationalism
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“Superpatriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superpatriotism. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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