ultranationalism
- noun
- /ˌʌltrəˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/
- Literature
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ultranacionalismo
- In recent years, some political leaders have embraced ultranationalism, promoting the idea that their country is superior to others.
Examples
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But if such fanaticism had existed, it would have shown itself in other ways, which it did not: there have elsewhere been cases of cultural ultranationalism comparable to present-day Russia.
Academic text (1992) -
Within the Jewish community, they have preached an admixture of ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority.
Blog text (33) -
Yet secular nationalists sought and received support for their ultranationalism in Serbian Orthodoxy and have manipulated, with great effect, religious symbols and fears.
Academic text (1996) -
Rather, his pejorative tone reflects the escalating ultranationalism in Japan, which often chose American mass culture as a favorite target, setting in opposition the notions of German "exact science" and American "pragmatic materialism."
Academic text (1990) -
Milosevic had managed to retain power through all of this because of a core constituency (mainly in the rural areas) that supported his ultranationalism, the manipulation of elections, divisions among his opponents, and, of course, the loyalty of the military and police forces (Gordy 2000).
Academic text (2004) -
Many people believe that ultranationalism can lead to dangerous policies that harm international relations.
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The rise of ultranationalism in the region has caused tensions between neighboring countries.
Synonyms
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8.9
Extreme pride in one's country that ignores people from other countries
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9.5
Very strong pride in your country that supports fighting other countries
A very strong love of your country that makes you reject criticism of it
Antonyms
How Nationalistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
ultranationalism = nationalism (transparent) = ultra + nation + al + ism
The meaning is straightforwardly 'extreme nationalism'; the prefix ultra- and the base nationalism are clear, and nationalism itself is transparently built from nation + -al + -ism.
Etymology
The word ultranationalism combines ultra- meaning 'beyond' or 'extreme', as in ultra-modern, national from 'nation', and -ism meaning 'belief'. So, ultranationalism is an extreme belief in your nation and often a feeling that your country is better than others.