Hypernationalism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Extreme nationalism, the belief in the superiority of one's nation and of the paramount importance of advancing it. uncountable, usually

    "The most talked-about new book here, “China is Unhappy,” combines hypernationalism with biting criticism of Western mismanagement and of China’s reluctance to grasp its place in history."

Synonyms

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supernationalism

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"The most talked-about new book here, “China is Unhappy,” combines hypernationalism with biting criticism of Western mismanagement and of China’s reluctance to grasp its place in history."

Etymology

From hyper- + nationalism.

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