patrioteer
Definition
Noun: * An extreme bellicose nationalist: A person who expresses or promotes an aggressive, warlike, and excessively zealous form of patriotism, often characterized by chauvinism and hostility toward other nations or groups.
Usage
The word "patrioteer" is a critical and pejorative term. It is used to describe someone whose nationalistic fervor is considered extreme, uncritical, and dangerously aggressive. It implies that the person's actions or rhetoric are motivated more by belligerent nationalism than by genuine, constructive love for their country.
Examples
- The journalist criticized the political rally, calling the speakers nothing more than patrioteers stoking fear and hatred.
- His speeches transformed him from a respected statesman into a mere patrioteer, advocating for conflict at every turn.
- True patriots build bridges; patrioteers only build walls and arsenals.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in political discourse, journalism, and historical analysis to critique jingoistic rhetoric and policies.
- It carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting demagoguery and the manipulation of national sentiment for aggressive or divisive ends.
Variants and Related Words
- Jingoist (noun): A person who boasts of their patriotism and advocates for an aggressive, warlike foreign policy. (Very close synonym to "patrioteer").
- Chauvinist (noun): A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for their own group, cause, or nation.
- Nationalist (noun): A person who strongly identifies with their own nation and vigorously supports its interests. (This is a more neutral term; "patrioteer" is an extreme, negative subtype).
Synonyms
- Jingoist
- Warmonger
- Ultranationalist
- Flag-waver (informal, derogatory)
Antonyms
- Pacifist
- Internationalist
- Cosmopolitan
- Dove
Noun
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an extreme bellicose nationalist
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