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- [jing-goh-iz-uh m]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ goʊˌɪz əm/
- /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ.ɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jing-goh-iz-uh m]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ goʊˌɪz əm/
Definitions of jingoistic word
- noun jingoistic the spirit, policy, or practice of jingoes; bellicose chauvinism. 1
- noun jingoistic Overly patriotic or nationalistic. 1
- adjective jingoistic nationalistic, overly patriotic 1
- adjective jingoistic Jingoistic behaviour shows a strong and unreasonable belief in the superiority of your own country. 0
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Origin of jingoistic
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 Jingoistic
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jingoistic 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 jingoistic
adjective jingoistic
- chauvinistic — If you describe someone as chauvinistic, you believe that they think their own country is more important and morally better than any other.
- patriotic — of, like, suitable for, or characteristic of a patriot.
- nationalistic — a person devoted to nationalism.
- xenophobic — relating to or exhibiting fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
Antonyms for jingoistic
adjective jingoistic
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- antisocial — Someone who is antisocial is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- misanthropic — of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
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