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- [jing-goh-iz-uh m]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ goʊˌɪz əm/
- /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ.ɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jing-goh-iz-uh m]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ goʊˌɪz əm/
Definitions of jingoism word
- noun jingoism the spirit, policy, or practice of jingoes; bellicose chauvinism. 1
- noun jingoism Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy. 1
- noun jingoism excessive nationalism 1
- uncountable noun jingoism Jingoism is a strong and unreasonable belief in the superiority of your own country. 0
- noun jingoism the belligerent spirit or foreign policy of jingoes; chauvinism 0
- noun jingoism (Uncountable Noun) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism especially with regards to foreign policy. 0
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Origin of jingoism
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; jingo + -ism
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Parts of speech for Jingoism
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jingoism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jingoism
noun jingoism
- chauvinism — Chauvinism is a strong, unreasonable belief that your own country is more important and morally better than other people's.
- patriotism — devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.
- nationalism — spirit or aspirations common to the whole of a nation.
- xenophobia — fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers: Xenophobia and nationalism can be seen as a reaction to the rise of globalization.
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
Antonyms for jingoism
noun jingoism
- unbias — to free from prejudice or bias
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