SUPERPATRIOTISM Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

superpatriotism

noun

Definition of superpatriotism

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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Noun

The obligatory weekly hour-long class was introduced in September 2022 to promote the Kremlin’s views on patriotism and Russian history including the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Fans from all over the world had the ability to experience the beauty of the United States of America through our unique culture, landscape, patriotism, hospitality and more.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of patriotism

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Ahmed is heartened by the pushback against Hindu nationalism in recent years from progressive Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Dalits, members of the former untouchable caste in India who have historically faced discrimination.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
The national conservatives embrace Christian nationalism and seek to bulwark the homogeneous nation-state from threats from liberalism.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nationalism

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