jingoist

/ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ.ɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡoʊ.ɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /-ə̇st/ (ame, mw)

jingoist — 名詞

  • jingoistsingular
  • jingoistsplural

1. a person who believes their own nation is superior to all others and supports us

1.名詞C2
釋義

極端愛國者

盲目擁護本國至上的好戰民族主義者

a person who believes their own nation is superior to all others and supports using military force to promote its interests overseas

例句

Chitra wrote an article criticising the senator for his jingoist views on foreign policy.

Chitra 寫了一篇文章,批評那位參議員的極端愛國主義外交觀點。

jingoist views — typical object of the adjective

Diego's jingoist speeches at campaign rallies often called for a bigger army and more warships.

Diego 在競選集會上的極端愛國演說,經常呼籲擴充軍隊和戰艦。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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

He is a true jingoist who loves his country deeply.
He is a proud patriot who loves his country deeply.
💡'jingoist' carries a strong negative meaning of aggressive nationalism, not simply love of country.
Many jingoist voters went to the polls.
Many nationalist voters went to the polls.
💡'jingoist' implies extreme, warlike nationalism; use 'nationalist' for a milder or neutral meaning.

jingoist — 形容詞