jingoism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.
  2. A jingoistic attitude, comment, etc.
  3. Chauvinism.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jingoism.wav

Word forms

jingoism jingoisms

Etymology

From jingo + -ism.

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