jin·go·ism (j ng g -z  m)n. Extreme nationalism characterized especially by a belligerent foreign policy; chauvinistic patriotism. jin go·ist n.jin go·istic adj.jin go·isti·cal·ly adv. |
jingoism [ˈdʒɪŋgəʊˌɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the belligerent spirit or foreign policy of jingoes; chauvinism
jingoist n & adj
jingoistic adj
jingoistically adv
jingoism
extreme or eccentric national loyalty that is hostile to the interests of any other nation. — jingo, jingoist, n. — jingoistic, adj.
See also: Nationalism
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| Noun | 1. |  jingoism - an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotionsdemagoguery, demagogy - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace |
| 2. |  jingoism - fanatical patriotism nationalism, patriotism - love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it; "they rode the same wave of popular patriotism"; "British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high" |
jingoism
noun chauvinism, bigotry, xenophobia, flag-waving (informal), belligerence, insularity, hawkishness an outpouring of militaristic jingoism
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