jingoism

English

WOTD – 2 February 2006

Etymology

jingo + -ism

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/

Noun

jingoism (countable and uncountable, plural jingoisms)

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

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