hypernationalism

Etymology

From hyper- + nationalism.

hypernationalism means extreme nationalism, the belief in the superiority of one's nation and of the paramount importance of advancing it. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

Why “hypernationalism” is a great word

HYPERNATIONALISM — [Noun] An extreme, chauvinistic form of nationalism that asserts the superiority of one's nation and advocates for its advancement above all else, often through aggressive or exclusionary policies. From the prefix hyper- (from Greek, meaning "over, beyond, excessive") + nationalism (from nation, ultimately from Latin natio, "birth, race, people"). Unlike patriotism, which can accommodate a love of country grounded in its complexities, or internationalism, which seeks cooperative interdependence, hypernationalism is an aggressive, zero-sum creed. It manifests as the fevered chant at a rally that drowns out dissent, the map redrawn with a vengeful stroke, and the history textbook purged of inconvenient chapters—a collective pathology where identity hardens into a weapon and the flag is mistaken for a shroud.

noun

Extreme nationalism, the belief in the superiority of one's nation and of the paramount importance of advancing it.“The most talked-about new book here, “China is Unhappy,” combines hypernationalism with biting criticism of Western mismanagement and of China’s reluctance to grasp its place in history.”