superpatriotic

Thân thiện

A superpatriotic citizen waves a large flag during a national holiday parade.

Definition

Adjective: * Excessively or fanatically patriotic; characterized by extreme, often uncritical, devotion to one's country and hostility toward others.

Usage

This word describes a person, attitude, or action that goes beyond normal patriotism into an intense, often aggressive, form of national loyalty. It implies a lack of critical perspective and a tendency to view one's own nation as superior in all aspects.

Examples

• The leader's superpatriotic rhetoric fueled tensions with neighboring countries.
• His superpatriotic fervor made him dismiss any criticism of national policy as treason.
• The film was criticized for its superpatriotic portrayal of the war, ignoring its complexities.

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a critical or negative connotation, suggesting chauvinism or jingoism.
• It can be used to describe propaganda, media, or political movements that promote extreme nationalistic views.

Variants and Related Words

• Superpatriotism (noun): The quality or state of being superpatriotic.
  • The era was marked by a wave of superpatriotism.
• Jingoistic (adj.): Similar in meaning, often with a stronger implication of favoring an aggressive foreign policy.
• Chauvinistic (adj.): Originally meaning excessive patriotism, now more commonly used to mean excessive belief in the superiority of one's own group (e.g., male chauvinism).

Synonyms

• Ultranationalistic
• Jingoistic
• Chauvinistic
• Flag-waving (informal)

Antonyms

• Unpatriotic
• Cosmopolitan
• Internationalist

Học thuật

Adjective

1. fanatically patriotic

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chauvinistic
• flag-waving
• jingoistic
• nationalistic
• ultranationalistic