Jingoistic
adjective
Extremely patriotic, especially supporting war or aggressive foreign policy, sometimes to the point of being unreasonable.
The politician's jingoistic rhetoric appealed to many voters.
Often appears as...
- jingoistic rhetoric
- jingoistic fervor
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Disapproving
adjective
Extremely patriotic, especially supporting war or aggressive foreign policy, sometimes to the point of being unreasonable.
The politician's jingoistic rhetoric appealed to many voters.
Often appears as...
- jingoistic rhetoric
- jingoistic fervor
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies extreme and potentially blind patriotism; may be perceived as a criticism.
His jingoistic comments caused discomfort at the international conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about political decisions, especially related to foreign policy.
The senator faced backlash for his jingoistic views on foreign intervention.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Using 'jingoistic' can be sensitive; understanding the audience's perspective is important.
The journalist was accused of being jingoistic when reporting on the military parade.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies extreme and potentially blind patriotism; may be perceived as a criticism.
His jingoistic comments caused discomfort at the international conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about political decisions, especially related to foreign policy.
The senator faced backlash for his jingoistic views on foreign intervention.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Using 'jingoistic' can be sensitive; understanding the audience's perspective is important.
The journalist was accused of being jingoistic when reporting on the military parade.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies extreme and potentially blind patriotism; may be perceived as a criticism.
His jingoistic comments caused discomfort at the international conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about political decisions, especially related to foreign policy.
The senator faced backlash for his jingoistic views on foreign intervention.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Using 'jingoistic' can be sensitive; understanding the audience's perspective is important.
The journalist was accused of being jingoistic when reporting on the military parade.
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Earthrise: The Story of...
chanting that we ought to go on to Mars I'm thinking you know well why don't we get our act together here on earth first and go to Mars as human beings not as jingoistic Americans or Chinese or
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Earthrise: The Story of...
chanting that we ought to go on to Mars I'm thinking you know well why don't we get our act together here on earth first and go to Mars as human beings not as jingoistic Americans or Chinese or
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Quote examples
Katharine Viner
British Journalist
During the Second Boer War, from 1899 to 1902, Britain was rampantly jingoistic: anyone who opposed the war was cast as a traitor. The 'Guardian' stood against it and ran a campaign for peace while the brilliant 'Guardian' reporter Emily Hobhouse exposed the concentration camps for the Boers run by the British.
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Farah Khan
Indian Director
In 'Purab Aur Paschim,' there's one of the nicer patriotic scenes which is patriotic without going jingoistic. There's a scene set in a rotating restaurant, where Pran, who has left India, is completely running India down and Manoj Kumar is taking up for India. And there's that song 'Jab Zero Diya.
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Dick Morris
American Author
Sometimes nationalism can be jingoistic - even fascistic - but it can also be a constructive impetus that helps to unify a nation. Those whose nationalist critique of parties finds resonance with masses of voters can acquire vast power. We can only hope that they know what to do with it.
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Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
I haven't written too many political lyrics. Nor have I written any pro-Canada lyrics, any kind of jingoistic, nationalistic cant... That stuff doesn't interest me and I don't even know if I could write that if I tried because I don't really feel it.
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Chris Grayling
British Politician
I'm not suggesting we suddenly become a jingoistic, closed-door society that erects barricades at Dover. That would not be in the interests of London. But we can't, in my view, go on for ever accepting an unlimited number of people.
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Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
John Howard, willing to apologise to home owners for rising interest rates, would not say sorry to Aborigines. He refused to condone what he referred to as 'a black armband version' of history, preferring a jingoistic nationalism.
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Kay Kay Menon
Indian Actor
We are a jingoistic nation - whether it is politics or films or whatever. We can posthumously shower praises and accolades on people, but when they are alive, we don't bother about them. A classic case is Om Puri.
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Billy Beane
American Athlete
Quite frankly, I can't get enough of soccer. I tell my jingoistic friends in the United States there's a reason why it is the world's No. 1 sport. The rest of the planet can't be wrong.
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Fergus Henderson
English Chef
I cook British food, but it doesn't mean I'm jingoistic about it. People can cook very good fusion food.
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Jeremy Corbyn
British Politician
Parliament is supposed to be serious. It's not a place for jingoistic cheering.
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Katharine Viner
British Journalist
During the Second Boer War, from 1899 to 1902, Britain was rampantly jingoistic: anyone who opposed the war was cast as a traitor. The 'Guardian' stood against it and ran a campaign for peace while the brilliant 'Guardian' reporter Emily Hobhouse exposed the concentration camps for the Boers run by the British.
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Farah Khan
Indian Director
In 'Purab Aur Paschim,' there's one of the nicer patriotic scenes which is patriotic without going jingoistic. There's a scene set in a rotating restaurant, where Pran, who has left India, is completely running India down and Manoj Kumar is taking up for India. And there's that song 'Jab Zero Diya.
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Dick Morris
American Author
Sometimes nationalism can be jingoistic - even fascistic - but it can also be a constructive impetus that helps to unify a nation. Those whose nationalist critique of parties finds resonance with masses of voters can acquire vast power. We can only hope that they know what to do with it.
Quote examples
Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
I haven't written too many political lyrics. Nor have I written any pro-Canada lyrics, any kind of jingoistic, nationalistic cant... That stuff doesn't interest me and I don't even know if I could write that if I tried because I don't really feel it.
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Chris Grayling
British Politician
I'm not suggesting we suddenly become a jingoistic, closed-door society that erects barricades at Dover. That would not be in the interests of London. But we can't, in my view, go on for ever accepting an unlimited number of people.
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Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
John Howard, willing to apologise to home owners for rising interest rates, would not say sorry to Aborigines. He refused to condone what he referred to as 'a black armband version' of history, preferring a jingoistic nationalism.
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Kay Kay Menon
Indian Actor
We are a jingoistic nation - whether it is politics or films or whatever. We can posthumously shower praises and accolades on people, but when they are alive, we don't bother about them. A classic case is Om Puri.
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Billy Beane
American Athlete
Quite frankly, I can't get enough of soccer. I tell my jingoistic friends in the United States there's a reason why it is the world's No. 1 sport. The rest of the planet can't be wrong.
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Fergus Henderson
English Chef
I cook British food, but it doesn't mean I'm jingoistic about it. People can cook very good fusion food.
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Jeremy Corbyn
British Politician
Parliament is supposed to be serious. It's not a place for jingoistic cheering.
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