jingoism

/'dʤiɳgouizm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy: "Jingoism" refers to an intense, often excessive, form of national pride and loyalty, characterized by a belligerent stance toward other countries and a readiness to advocate for or engage in war.
    • Chauvinistic patriotism: It denotes a fanatical, bellicose patriotism that promotes national interests in an aggressive, confrontational manner.
Usage
  • Jingoism is typically used in political and historical contexts to criticize aggressive nationalist rhetoric or policy. It carries a strongly negative connotation, implying irrationality and danger.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The politician's speech was criticized for its dangerous jingoism.
    • Historical periods of jingoism have often led to unnecessary conflicts.
    • The newspaper editorial warned against the rising tide of jingoism in public discourse.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be fueled by jingoism": to be driven or intensified by aggressive patriotism.
    • The call for war was largely fueled by jingoism rather than rational strategic analysis.
  • "economic jingoism": aggressive economic nationalism, prioritizing domestic interests in a hostile or protectionist way.
    • The new tariffs were an act of economic jingoism that risked starting a trade war.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jingoist (n): A person who advocates or practices jingoism.
    • He was labeled a jingoist for his constant calls for military action.
  • Jingoistic (adj): Having the qualities of jingoism.
    • The advertisement used jingoistic imagery to sell its product.
Synonyms
  • Chauvinism: Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own group, especially one's country.
  • Flag-waving: The expression of patriotism in a loud or overtly enthusiastic manner (often used critically, similar to jingoism).
  • Bellicose nationalism: A warlike or aggressively nationalistic attitude.
Antonyms
  • Internationalism: The principle of cooperation among nations.
  • Pacifism: The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable.
  • Cosmopolitanism: The ideology that all human beings belong to a single community.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "By Jingo!": An old exclamation expressing determination or surprise, from which the term "jingoism" is historically derived. It is now archaic.
    • "By Jingo! We will not let them invade," cried the speaker. (This illustrates the historical patriotic fervor behind the term.)
Noun
  1. fanatical patriotism
  2. an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions

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