JINGOISM

chauvinism, jingoism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism

(noun) fanatical patriotism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jingoism (countable and uncountable, plural jingoisms)

(uncountable) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.

(countable) A jingoistic attitude, comment, etc.

(uncountable) Chauvinism.

Synonyms

• chauvinism

• flagwaving

Source: Wiktionary


Jin"go*ism, n.

Definition: The policy of the Jingoes, so called. See Jingo, 2. [Cant, Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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