jingoist
/ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ.ɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡoʊ.ɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /-ə̇st/ (ame, mw)
jingoist — noun
- jingoistsingular
- jingoistsplural
1. a person who believes their own nation is superior to all others and supports us
a person who believes their own nation is superior to all others and supports using military force to promote its interests overseas
Chitra wrote an article criticising the senator for his jingoist views on foreign policy.
jingoist views — typical object of the adjective
Diego's jingoist speeches at campaign rallies often called for a bigger army and more warships.
Keiko argued with a jingoist classmate who insisted their country had never lost a war.
Liam warned that electing a known jingoist would damage trade relationships across the region.
A group of jingoist protesters gathered outside the embassy waving flags and shouting slogans.
- chauvinist
broader in scope — chauvinism can apply to gender, ethnicity, or nation; jingoist is specific to aggressive nationalism
- nationalist
less extreme, does not necessarily advocate military action
- flag-waver
informal and less aggressive; emphasises showy patriotism rather than warlike stance
- internationalist
believes in cooperation between nations rather than national superiority
- pacifist
opposes war and military force entirely
用法筆記
Strongly disapproving. This term describes someone whose patriotism has become aggressive and intolerant — not the same as a proud citizen who loves their country.
常見錯誤
jingoist — adjective
- jingoistpositive
- more jingoistcomparative
- most jingoistsuperlative
1. showing extreme, often aggressive patriotism and a desire to use military streng
showing extreme, often aggressive patriotism and a desire to use military strength against other countries
Fatima was alarmed by the jingoist tone of the new history textbooks in her school.
jingoist tone / jingoist rhetoric — describing speech or writing
The general gave a jingoist speech that made the young soldiers eager to go to the front line.
Samir noticed a jingoist poster in the market that called for a boycott of all foreign-made goods.
Ana found her grandfather's jingoist war stories uncomfortable because they showed no respect for the enemy.
Chen criticised the government for adopting a jingoist policy towards neighbouring countries.
- jingoistic
identical in meaning, slightly more common in modern English
- chauvinistic
can refer to national or gender superiority; broader in use
- flag-waving
informal, less extreme, focuses on showy displays of patriotism
- internationalist
favouring cooperation and understanding between nations
- conciliatory
seeking peace and compromise rather than confrontation
用法筆記
Always critical or disapproving. Used to describe opinions, speeches, policies, or writing, not people directly (the noun jingoist is used for a person).