Ultranationalism: meaning, definitions and examples
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ultranationalism
[ ˌʌltrəˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm ]
extreme political ideology
Ultranationalism is an extreme form of nationalism that promotes the interests of one nation or ethnic group above all others. It often involves aggressive and expansionist foreign policy, as well as the belief in the superiority of one's own nation.
Synonyms
chauvinism, extremism, jingoism
Examples of usage
- His ultranationalism led to the invasion of neighboring countries.
- Ultranationalism can be dangerous when it leads to xenophobia and discrimination.
- The rise of ultranationalism in the country caused division among its citizens.
Translations
Translations of the word "ultranationalism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ultranacionalismo
🇮🇳 अतिराष्ट्रवाद
🇩🇪 Ultranationalismus
🇮🇩 ultranationalisme
🇺🇦 ультранаціоналізм
🇵🇱 ultranacjonalizm
🇯🇵 超国家主義 (ちょうこっかしゅぎ)
🇫🇷 ultranationalisme
🇪🇸 ultranacionalismo
🇹🇷 ultranasyonalizm
🇰🇷 극단적 민족주의 (極端的民族主義)
🇸🇦 القومية المتطرفة
🇨🇿 ultranacionalismus
🇸🇰 ultranacionalizmus
🇨🇳 极端民族主义 (極端民族主義)
🇸🇮 ultranacionalizem
🇮🇸 ofurþjóðernishyggja
🇰🇿 ультраұлтшылдық
🇬🇪 ულტრანაციონალიზმი
🇦🇿 ultranacionalizm
🇲🇽 ultranacionalismo
Etymology
The term 'ultranationalism' emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to the rise of nationalism in Europe. It is often associated with fascist and totalitarian regimes that prioritize the interests of their own nation above all else. Ultranationalism has been a source of conflict and division in many countries throughout history, leading to wars and human rights abuses. It continues to be a controversial and contentious ideology in the modern world.
See also: denationalization, nationalized, ultranationalistic.