hypernationalism en · NOUN
Etymology
From hyper- + nationalism.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) 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.
2009 April 2, Michael Wines, “An Unsure China Steps Onto the Global Stage”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypernationalisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |