hypernationalism
Aggressive national supremacy
Hypernationalism is nationalism taken to an extreme—intense, aggressive devotion to one's nation that typically views other countries as threats or inferiors.
Where ordinary nationalism celebrates national identity, hypernationalism demands absolute loyalty and often justifies expansion, militarism, or persecution of outsiders.
The term usually carries critical connotations: The regime's hypernationalism led to war with its neighbors.
Excessive devotion to beliefs
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- radicalismPursuit of sweeping change
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
fervor · dogmatism · absolutism · partisanship · indoctrination · propaganda · demagoguery · cult of personality
Extreme supremacist patriotism
- jingoismBellicose extreme patriotism
- ethnocentrismBelief one's culture superior
- nativismPreference for native-born citizens
- fascismUltranationalist dictatorial political system
authoritarianism · totalitarianism · statism · populism · expansionism · chauvinism · supremacism · revanchism
Hatred of outsiders
- racismPrejudice based on ethnicity
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
ethnic cleansing · scapegoating · othering · persecution · pogrom · genocide · apartheid · segregation
Devotion to one's homeland
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- unityWholeness through cohesion
identity · heritage · tradition · honor · glory · destiny · sovereignty · exceptionalism
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- monumentsStructures commemorating notable achievements
- uniformsStandardized institutional clothing
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
parades · salutes · iconography · founding myths · statues · memorials · sacred sites · regalia
zealotry
Excessive devotion to beliefs
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- radicalismPursuit of sweeping change
fundamentalism · fervor · dogmatism · absolutism · partisanship · indoctrination · propaganda · demagoguery · cult of personality · flag-waving
ultranationalism
Extreme supremacist patriotism
- jingoismBellicose extreme patriotism
- ethnocentrismBelief one's culture superior
- nativismPreference for native-born citizens
fascism · authoritarianism · totalitarianism · statism · populism · expansionism · chauvinism · supremacism · revanchism · militarism
xenophobia
Hatred of outsiders
- racismPrejudice based on ethnicity
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
discrimination · ethnic cleansing · scapegoating · othering · persecution · pogrom · genocide · apartheid · segregation · purity
patriotism
Devotion to one's homeland
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
unity · identity · heritage · tradition · honor · glory · destiny · sovereignty · exceptionalism · superiority
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- monumentsStructures commemorating notable achievements
- uniformsStandardized institutional clothing
insignia · parades · salutes · iconography · founding myths · statues · memorials · sacred sites · regalia · emblems
hypernationalismcosmopolitanism
Belief in shared humanity
internationalism · globalism · supranationalism · anti-nationalism · transnationalism
hypernationalismmulticulturalism
Coexistence of diverse traditions
pluralism · inclusivism · interculturalism · tolerance · cultural relativism
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