nationalistic
Fiercely proud of country
Nationalistic describes attitudes or policies that emphasize loyalty to one's nation, often with a belief in its superiority over others.
The term usually carries negative connotations—suggesting excessive pride, hostility toward outsiders, or aggressive foreign policy: nationalistic rhetoric, nationalistic fervor.
Compare with patriotic, which tends to be more favorable.
Inherited cultural legacy
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
- motherlandOne's native country
- homelandOne's native land
roots · bloodline · folklore · traditions · customs · language · cuisine · costume
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- countrySovereign state or territory
- citizenshipStatus as state member
- founding fathersMale originators of institutions
constitution · veterans · monuments · independence · republic · democracy · liberty · civic pride
Extreme supremacist patriotism
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- supremacismIdeology claiming group superiority
- fascismUltranationalist dictatorial political system
- ethnocentrismBelief one's culture superior
totalitarianism · xenophobia · racism · bigotry · intolerance · nativism · exclusion · scapegoating
Supreme independent authority
- nativismPreference for native-born citizens
- populismPolitics favoring ordinary citizens
- isolationismPolicy avoiding foreign alliances
- autarkyComplete economic independence
protectionism · statism · separatism · revisionism · exceptionalism · expansionism · collectivism · self-determination
Bellicose extreme patriotism
- bellicosityInclination toward hostility
- hawkishFavoring aggressive action
- saber-rattlingThreatening show of military might
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
belligerence · imperialism · conquest · annexation · warmongering · military buildup · defense spending · conscription
Loyalty owed to authority
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
faithfulness · steadfastness · solidarity · unity · commitment · patriotic duty · civic duty · oath
Systematic uncritical belief instillation
- agitpropPolitical art for causes
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- mythmakingCrafting foundational narratives
demagoguery · glorification · historical revisionism · media control · misinformation · state media · censorship · rallies
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
- motherlandOne's native country
homeland · roots · bloodline · folklore · traditions · customs · language · cuisine · costume · mythology
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- countrySovereign state or territory
- citizenshipStatus as state member
founding fathers · constitution · veterans · monuments · independence · republic · democracy · liberty · civic pride · pledge of allegiance
ultranationalism
Extreme supremacist patriotism
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- supremacismIdeology claiming group superiority
- fascismUltranationalist dictatorial political system
ethnocentrism · totalitarianism · xenophobia · racism · bigotry · intolerance · nativism · exclusion · scapegoating · hate
sovereignty
Supreme independent authority
- nativismPreference for native-born citizens
- populismPolitics favoring ordinary citizens
- isolationismPolicy avoiding foreign alliances
autarky · protectionism · statism · separatism · revisionism · exceptionalism · expansionism · collectivism · self-determination · border control
jingoism
Bellicose extreme patriotism
- bellicosityInclination toward hostility
- hawkishFavoring aggressive action
- saber-rattlingThreatening show of military might
aggression · belligerence · imperialism · conquest · annexation · warmongering · military buildup · defense spending · conscription · martial
allegiance
Loyalty owed to authority
dedication · faithfulness · steadfastness · solidarity · unity · commitment · patriotic duty · civic duty · oath · pledge
indoctrination
Systematic uncritical belief instillation
- agitpropPolitical art for causes
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
mythmaking · demagoguery · glorification · historical revisionism · media control · misinformation · state media · censorship · rallies · sloganeering
nationalisticinternationalist
Supporter of worldwide cooperation
globalist · international · cosmopolitan · universalist · transnational
nationalistictraitorous
Guilty of betrayal
treasonous · unpatriotic · disloyal · treacherous · seditious
nationalisticcosmopolitan
Culturally sophisticated, internationally fluent
worldly · multicultural · universalist · ecumenical · rootless
- white nationalistsAdvocates for racial segregation
- nationalist movementPolitical drive for sovereignty
- nationalist propagandaBiased promotion of national superiority
- nationalist rhetoricPolitically charged patriotic language
- nationalist leaderHead of sovereignty movement
nationalist, nationalists, internationalist, internationalists