jingoism

noun
UK: /ˌdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ.ɪzəm/
US: /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡoʊ.ɪzəm/

  1. Extreme patriotism, especially expressed in aggressive or warlike foreign policy.

    1. His jingoism was loud during the war.
    2. The politician's jingoism led to strained relations with other countries, creating tension.

  2. Fanatical belief that your country is always right, and willingness to attack other countries.

    1. Jingoism is dangerous for world peace.
    2. The newspaper's jingoism fueled public support for the unpopular military action abroad.

Synonyms

chauvinism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jingoism" in English means: Extreme patriotism, especially expressed in aggressive or warlike foreign policy., Fanatical belief that your country is always right, and willingness to attack other countries..

The phonetic transcription of "jingoism" is /ˌdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ.ɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡoʊ.ɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jingoism": chauvinism.

Example usage of "jingoism": "His jingoism was loud during the war.". More examples on the page.