superpatriotism

as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country her superpatriotism causes her to assume that countries desperately long to be just like her own

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Noun
  • And one of the things that is really striking is the low price that a lot of Americans are willing to sell their patriotism for and their allegiance for.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
  • His life was rooted in devotion to public service, patriotism, a love of the law, and a passion for education.
    Dara Kam, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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  • In its century of existence, the Palestinian Arab movement has arguably had a mere three leaders: Abbas, Arafat, and Arafat’s distant cousin, Amin al Husseini, the founding father of Palestinian nationalism.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
  • For Modi, who swept to power more than a decade ago on a ticket of nationalism and a promise of future greatness, investments in infrastructure like the Chenab Bridge and the broader rail link project can be seen as a powerful tool for social integration and political influence.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
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“Superpatriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superpatriotism. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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