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Jingoistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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jingoistic

 

[ ˌdʒɪŋɡoʊˈɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

politics

Characterized by extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.

Synonyms

chauvinistic, militant, nationalistic

Examples of usage

  • His jingoistic rhetoric was aimed at stirring up nationalist sentiments.
  • The president's jingoistic approach to foreign relations has alienated many of our allies.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Showing excessive national pride and a belief in the superiority of one's own country.

Synonyms

jingo, patriotic, xenophobic

Examples of usage

  • The jingoistic display of flags and symbols was overwhelming.
  • Her jingoistic attitude made it difficult to have a rational discussion about global issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "jingoistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chauvinista

🇮🇳 अंधराष्ट्रवादी

🇩🇪 chauvinistisch

🇮🇩 chauvinistik

🇺🇦 шовіністичний

🇵🇱 szowinistyczny

🇯🇵 愛国主義的

🇫🇷 chauviniste

🇪🇸 chovinista

🇹🇷 şovenist

🇰🇷 맹목적 애국주의

🇸🇦 شوفيني

🇨🇿 šovinistický

🇸🇰 šovinistický

🇨🇳 极端爱国主义的

🇸🇮 šovinističen

🇮🇸 þjóðernissinnaður

🇰🇿 шовинистік

🇬🇪 შოვინისტური

🇦🇿 şovinist

🇲🇽 chovinista

Etymology

The word 'jingoistic' originates from the term 'jingoism,' which first appeared in the 1870s during a period of heightened nationalism and imperialism. It is believed to have been derived from the chorus of a British patriotic song that featured the phrase 'by jingo.' Over time, 'jingoistic' has come to be associated with extreme patriotism and aggressive foreign policy.

See also: jingoism, jingoist.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,945, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.