JINGOISM Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

jingoism

noun

ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō-ˌi-zəm

Definition of jingoism

as in nationalism

excessive favoritism towards one's own country his loudmouthed jingoism will not win us any foreign allies

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Recent Examples of jingoism This was an era of over-the-top displays of patriotism and even jingoism; the phrase Let’s make America great again was in. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 Tapping into national pride — dare say jingoism — might have done the trick. — Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026 The positive feelings people have toward their community translate directly into civic engagement, without the risk of increasing negative feelings such as jingoism or xenophobia. — Sean Richey, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026 The series undermines its own points about the dangers of miscommunication and jingoism by fixating on the same untoward details that tabloids were obsessing over years before. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jingoism

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Noun

In Greece to discuss deepening economic, energy and security cooperation, Rubio made the case for nationalism while emphasizing the importance of global alliances.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Strain, whether defined as undergoing personal difficulties or being exposed to wider social distress, is also a strong predictor of support for white nationalism.

— Patrick Egan, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of nationalism

Noun

Different views on the topic The White House describes the ads as public-service announcements intended to encourage patriotism and explain why America is worth defending.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Kolias tapped into this space patriotism by naming the company’s rocket engine test facility, near London, Ontario, after Hansen.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of patriotism

Noun

The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Her stories are well-told, relevant and often searing, detailing an elementary-school teacher’s slight, a hometown swimming-pool reckoning and chauvinism from an Ivy League club.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of chauvinism

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