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jingoism
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jin·go·ism  (jngg-zm)
n.
Extreme nationalism characterized especially by a belligerent foreign policy; chauvinistic patriotism.

jingo·ist n.
jingo·istic adj.
jingo·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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.jingoismjingoism - an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
demagoguery, demagogy - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
2.jingoismjingoism - 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
Translations
jingoism [ˈdʒɪŋgəʊɪzəm] N (pej) → patriotería f
jingoism [ˈdʒɪŋgəʊɪzəm] nchauvinisme m
jingoism
jingoism [ˈdʒɪŋgəʊˌɪzm] nsciovinismo
jingoism [ˈdʒɪŋgəʊˌɪzm] nsciovinismo


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And if you are one of those arm-chair jingoists who thinks it's fun to kill foreigners, just keep that thought in mind when you have to pay $10 a gallon for gasoline and the economy comes crashing down on your head.
A bunch of jingoists running around like their national pride is at stake.
Zirin profiles many of the heroes who have stood up to the bigots in the stands and in the suites, or who have taken on the jingoists.
 
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