Nationalism Vocabulary

noun a person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy; bellicose chauvinist

• The politician's jingoistic rhetoric appealed to the nationalist sentiments of the crowd.
• I can't stand listening to that jingoistic talk show host.
• Don't be such a jingo, just because you love your country doesn't mean you have to hate others.
• Her jingoistic attitude towards fashion trends is quite narrow-minded.

noun a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory

• The nation's economy is facing a downturn due to the recent global crisis.
• Our nation's team is playing in the finals next week.
• That new restaurant is the talk of the nation right now.
• Her talent as a singer has made her a sensation in the nation.

noun a person who is extremely patriotic, especially to the point of being overly zealous or aggressive

• The superpatriot gave a stirring speech about the importance of national pride.
• Some people think he's a bit of a superpatriot, always wearing the flag and talking about the country.
• I don't trust those superpatriots, they always seem to have an agenda.
• She was a superpatriot for the cause of environmental conservation, always advocating for sustainable practices.

noun a feeling of loyalty and solidarity towards one's fellow countrymen

• Compatriotism is the sense of loyalty and solidarity towards one's fellow citizens.
• Showing compatriotism means supporting and standing by your fellow countrymen.
• Real compatriotism is about having each other's backs no matter what.
• In times of crisis, compatriotism shines through as people come together to support each other.

noun africanderism - a term referring to the political and cultural ideologies associated with Afrikaners in South Africa

• Africanderism is a political ideology that promotes the interests of Afrikaners in South Africa.
• Some people believe Africanderism is outdated and no longer relevant in modern South Africa.
• I don't really care about all that Africanderism stuff, it's all politics anyway.
• In a figurative sense, Africanderism can be seen as a symbol of resistance and cultural pride.