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
  • Decisions to reopen were ones of bravery, solidarity, and patriotism.
    — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Amid the backlash, the White House has defended the television spots as public service announcements meant to educate voters and promote patriotism.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of patriotism
Noun
  • In Iraq, by contrast, growing support for secular politics could strengthen movements that appeal to territorial nationalism as an alternative to sectarian mobilization.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Ben-Zeev dismissed wartime nationalism as a reason for Israeli founders to list at home, or for Israeli investors to buy their shares.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of nationalism
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“Superpatriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superpatriotism. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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