nationalitarianism

noun

Meaning

A political ideology emphasizing the absolute supremacy of the nation-state over individual rights and social institutions.

Examples

  • Critics argued that the rise of nationalitarianism threatened to dismantle the democratic protections established in the previous century.
  • The manifesto outlined a vision of nationalitarianism that prioritized collective national strength above all personal liberties.

Synonyms: nationalism, statism, totalitarianism, jingoism