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Complete Definition of "jingoism"

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English

Etymology
Possibly from Basque Jainko, God, used in a propaganda song.

Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈdʒɪŋgɘʊɪz(ɘ)m/

Noun
jingoism

  1. uncountable Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism especially with regards to foreign policy.

Related terms
jingoist
jingoistic
jingoistically

Translations
German: [1] Hurrapatriotismus
Kurdish: t|ku|neteweperistî f
Spanish: patrioterismo m

See also
by jingo
jingo

Category:English nouns ending in -ism

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