ultranationalism

[ uhl-truh-nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm ]

noun

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

ultranationalism

/ ˌʌltrəˈnæʃnəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. extreme devotion to one's own nation

Derived Forms

• ˌultraˈnational, adjective
• ˌultraˌnationalˈistic, adjective
• ˌultraˈnationalist, adjectivenoun

Other Words From

• ultra·nation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultranationalism¹

ultra- + nationalism

Example Sentences

Yes, of course, Ukraine (as everywhere in Europe) has a tradition of ultranationalism.

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