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triumphalism Definition

tri·umph·al·ism (trī umfəl iz′əm)

noun

a proud, often arrogant confidence in the validity and success of a set of beliefs, often, specif., religious beliefs

triumphalism Related Forms
tri·umphal·ist adjective, noun
triumphalism Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • capitalism: In fact the very triumphalism of capitalism has rebounded on it.

Converse of subject

  • accompany: Accompanied by much triumphalism, celebration of President Hussein's greatness, and scorn poured on his enemies.

Adjective modifier

  • capitalist: However, Poland into the New Millenium charts a more tentative line than the rhetoric of capitalist triumphalism.
  • American: But as a satire this is very smart stuff with a strong point to make about American triumphalism.
  • religious: According to the Catholic theologian Gregory Baum, the Church must divest itself of religious triumphalism.

Noun used with modifier

  • 1930s: It is to William Noel Cunliffe, and his daughter Philae, a splendid piece of 1930s triumphalism, with flanking dogs.
  • market: Free market triumphalism was abroad and the liberal consensus seemed to be sealed.

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