jingoism

The definition of jingoism is extreme and aggressive patriotism that results in aggressive foreign policy.

(noun)

An example of jingoism is a cartoon that makes fun of the politics or politicians in a foreign country.

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See jingoism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Extreme nationalism characterized especially by a belligerent foreign policy; chauvinistic patriotism.

Related Forms:

  • jinˈgo·ist noun
  • jinˌgo·isˈtic adjective
  • jinˌgo·isˈti·cal·ly adverb

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