hyperpatriotic

Overly flag-waving zealot

Hyperpatriotic describes excessive or exaggerated patriotism—national pride taken to an extreme that critics might view as uncritical, jingoistic, or aggressive.

The prefix *hyper-* signals going beyond ordinary patriotism into fervent territory: hyperpatriotic rhetoric, a hyperpatriotic display of flags and anthems.

Often carries a negative connotation, suggesting nationalism that brooks no criticism of one's country.

zealous

fervent

Intensely and sincerely felt

  • ardentIntensely enthusiastic or devoted
  • fanaticalExtremely and uncritically devoted
  • vehementIntensely forceful in feeling

passionate · devoted · staunch · unwavering · fiery · intense · zealotry · dedicated · committed · resolute

extremism

jingoism

Bellicose extreme patriotism

fanatical · hawkish · bellicose · militarism · imperialism · hardliner · reactionary · diehard · loyalist · intolerant

nationalism

flag-waving

Demonstrative national enthusiasm

allegiance · motherland · fatherland · homeland · sovereignty · anthem · heritage · loyalty · pride · identity

chauvinistic

jingoistic

Excessively nationalistic, pro-war

parochial · provincial · insular · myopic · blinkered · dogmatic · partisan · discriminatory · exclusionary · triumphalist

Opposites
intensity of national attachment

hyperpatrioticunpatriotic

Disloyal to one's nation

apathetic · indifferent · lukewarm · dispassionate · measured

orientation toward one's nation

hyperpatrioticunpatriotic

Disloyal to one's nation

treasonous · seditious · disloyal · self-loathing · traitorous

national vs. global identity

hyperpatrioticcosmopolitan

Culturally sophisticated, internationally fluent

internationalist · globalist · citizen of the world · universalist · borderless

Family

patriot, patriotism, patriotic, paternal, expatriate, compatriot, unpatriotic, patriarchy, repatriation

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