Jingoist: meaning, definitions and examples
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jingoist
[ ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪst ]
political
A person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring aggressive and warlike foreign policy.
Synonyms
chauvinist, militarist, warmonger
Examples of usage
- He was known as a jingoist because of his extreme nationalist views.
- The jingoist politician called for military action against the neighboring country.
- The crowd, filled with jingoists, cheered for the aggressive foreign policy.
- The jingoist rhetoric of the leader incited tensions with other nations.
- The jingoist group protested in favor of military intervention.
Translations
Translations of the word "jingoist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nacionalista extremista
🇮🇳 अंधराष्ट्रवादी
🇩🇪 extremer Nationalist
🇮🇩 nasionalis ekstrem
🇺🇦 шовініст
🇵🇱 szowinista
🇯🇵 狂信的愛国者
🇫🇷 nationaliste extrémiste
🇪🇸 nacionalista extremo
🇹🇷 aşırı milliyetçi
🇰🇷 맹목적 애국자
🇸🇦 قومجي متطرف
🇨🇿 extrémní nacionalista
🇸🇰 extrémny nacionalista
🇨🇳 极端民族主义者
🇸🇮 ekstremni nacionalist
🇮🇸 öfgafullur þjóðernissinni
🇰🇿 ұлтшыл экстремист
🇬🇪 ექსტრემისტი ნაციონალისტი
🇦🇿 ekstremal milliyyətçi
🇲🇽 nacionalista extremo
Etymology
The term 'jingoist' originated in the late 19th century in the United Kingdom. It was derived from the phrase 'by jingo', which was a popular patriotic slogan at the time. The term was used to describe individuals who advocated for aggressive and bellicose foreign policy, often at the expense of diplomacy and peace. Over time, 'jingoist' has come to be associated with extreme nationalism and militarism.
See also: jingoism, jingoistic.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,554, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.