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ultranationalism

American  
[uhl-truh-nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm] / ˌʌl trəˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm /

noun

  1. extreme devotion to or advocacy of the interests of a nation, especially regardless of the effect on any other nations.


ultranationalism British  
/ ˌʌltrəˈnæʃnəˌlɪzəm /

noun

  1. extreme devotion to one's own nation

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Other Word Forms

  • ultranational adjective
  • ultranationalist adjective
  • ultranationalistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of ultranationalism

ultra- + nationalism

Example Sentences

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Literature, therefore, must fight against the convenient and collective amnesia that is imposed from above and shaped by ultranationalism.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Despite his ultranationalism, Shinzo Abe built strong relationships with Biden, Trump and Obama, all of whom called him a ‘friend’ after his assassination.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2022

Zhirinovsky's brand of clownish ultranationalism kept Russians shocked and entertained during more than 30 years of his political career.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2022

Racism, ultranationalism and xenophobia all have the same detrimental effect on the human soul: they make us indifferent to the pain of other people.

From The Guardian • Sep. 12, 2015

Q. This new self-assertiveness on the part of Japan is often regarded in the same light as ultranationalism.

From Time Magazine Archive