superpatriotism

as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country her superpatriotism causes her to assume that countries desperately long to be just like her own

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Noun
  • The last decade, however, has seen patriotism among Democrats plummet while the Republican figure has remained virtually unchanged.
    Paul du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
  • Ignorant New Yorkers would benefit from visiting Little Havana for a better understanding of American values — patriotism and a deep sense of gratitude to live here.
    Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Early concerns about cost, environmental damage, and nationalism were widespread.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • According to a February poll from the Public Religion Research Institute, a majority of Republicans support or sympathize with Christian nationalism.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
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