noun- refers to nationalism contaminated by bigotry. A hatriot defines himself by his nationality, and by how much he dislikes any who disagree with his nation's agenda. Thus, his/her/its(the nations) nationality becomes defined by all that he/she/it do not oppose. Oftentimes, it is considered acceptable to take cheap shots, racial or otherwise, at individuals/institutions that represent oppositional ideas etc.Similar in nature to branding opposition w/i one's own nation as anti their own nation and its ideals. For example, un-American imperialismgeorge w. bushfreedom frieshatriotCold War