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