as in nationalistic
having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country
other nations were decidedly irked by the media's chauvinistic coverage of the Olympic Games
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Adjective
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This direction is far from assured, but neither is a planet-wide retreat into nationalistic trenches.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025 -
Yet in the years after World War II, many Germans were in varying degrees unrepentant, nationalistic or self-justifying.—
Gary J. Bass,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Spain has emerged as a model in Europe, enacting progressive reforms on climate, gender equity, and labor while holding fast against growing nationalist movements.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Christian nationalist movement also shares many beliefs with far-right extremists who cite Bonhoeffer to justify violence, including the notion that Christians are being persecuted.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Only 18 percent of young Americans are proud of this country and want to be patriotic.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wakim delivers a standup-esque monologue about how young people don’t feel patriotic.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Chauvinistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chauvinistic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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