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ultranationalist

ultranationalist

1 8.9
Very patriotic and often hostile to other countries
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌltrəˈnæʃənəlɪst/
  • Literature
translation icon : ultranacionalista
  • In recent years, ultranationalist movements have gained traction in several countries, advocating for strict immigration policies.
  • ultranationalist party
  • ultranationalist politician
  • ultranationalist government

Examples

  • Alternately, an ultranationalist government in Moscow may seek to enhance its standing through confrontation with Alma Ata.

    Academic text (1994)
  • - They're Russian ultranationalist radicals.

  • The Orthodox commitment to a Greater Serbia, in which the Orthodox Church would have a central role, has led to a close relationship between Orthodox leaders and ultranationalist politicians.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Political parties of all stripes, including opposition communist and ultranationalist groups, operated freely, as did nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

    Academic text (2008)
  • One cannot problematize the terms "America" and "American Women" without touching the revered concepts of "culture" and "women," which at the end of the twentieth century in certain religious as well as ultranationalist circles in Indonesia are still endowed with heavenly decree.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The ultranationalist rhetoric of the politician alarmed many citizens who valued diversity.

  • The ultranationalist group organized a rally to promote their agenda of prioritizing national interests over international cooperation.

Synonyms

nationalistic
vsultranationalist
15 6.7

Someone who feels strong pride in a country and thinks that country is better than others

is more extreme favoring forceful or exclusionary state policies
xenophobic
vsultranationalist
  • Offensive
11 9.1

Being afraid of or hating people from other countries

prioritizes national interest and policies not just personal fear of outsiders
jingoistic
vsultranationalist
3 9.1

Showing extreme pride in a country and wanting to fight other countries

focuses more on forceful foreign policy rather than general national pride
ultranationalistic
vsultranationalist
  • Literature
9.9

Very strong pride in one's country and dislike of people from other countries

emphasizes aggressive exclusionary policies putting the nation above others
superpatriot
vsultranationalist
8.7

Showing very strong love for your country and ignoring other views

prioritizes aggressive or exclusionary political measures over mere devotion
superpatriotic
vsultranationalist
8.2

Showing very strong love for their country and rejecting criticism

tilts toward backing harsh exclusionary or aggressive state policies

Antonyms

10 6.3

A person who supports more cooperation and closer ties between countries

Supporting greater cooperation between countries

How Nationalistic

ultranationalist
  • Literature
1 8.9
jingoistic
3 9.1
nationalistic
15 6.7
patriotic
107 3.3

Surface Forms

ultranationalist positive
ultranationalistic comparative

Morphology

ultranationalist = nationalist (transparent) = ultra + nation + al + ist

The meaning is directly compositional: 'ultra-' adds extremity to 'nationalist'.

Etymology

Ultranationalist starts with ultra- 'beyond' or 'extreme', as in ultramodern, and ends with nation 'country', the same root you see in national. So, ultranationalist describes ideas that go far beyond normal patriotism and often favor strict rules that exclude other countries or people.