An extreme, often violent form of nationalism that prioritizes the interests of a particular national group above others.

• A. Ultranationalism
• B. Ethnic Nationalism
• C. Civic Nationalism
• D. Sovereignty

Answer: (A)

Ultranationalism is an extreme form of nationalism that elevates the interests and identity of a single national group above all others, often accompanied by a belief in superiority and a readiness to use force or coercion to advance those goals. This mindset tends to be hostile toward outsiders and can justify discrimination or violence against minorities in the name of national purity or unity. It is more extreme than ethnic nationalism, which centers on shared heritage, because ultranationalism pushes that idea to the point of coercive actions and suppression. It also differs from civic nationalism, which defines membership by shared laws and citizenship rather than ethnicity or exclusivity. Sovereignty, by contrast, is about a state's authority to govern itself, not a particular form of nationalist mindset.