Jingoist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō-ˌi-zəm/ jin·go·ism

Meaning & Definition of Jingoist

Jingoist (noun)

  1. extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy

Jingoist (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country

    "a jingoist speech that just stopped short of calling for a declaration of war"

    similar: chauvinist, chauvinistic, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic, superpatriotic
    related: spread-eagle, loyal, patriotic, anti-foreign, anti-immigrant, nativist, nativistic, xenophobic
    near: internationalist

Jingoist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one who urges or attempts to cause a war

    "jingoists applauding the appointment of a hard-line foreign minister"

    similar: hawk, jingo, militarist, war hawk, warmonger
    related: agitator, firebrand, fomenter, instigator, rabble-rouser, belligerent, combatant, militant, chauvinist
    opposite: dove, pacifist, peacenik
    near: peacemaker, peacekeeper

Related Entry: Jingoism (noun)

Jingoism is a different word from Jingoist. The synonyms below are for jingoism, not for jingoist.

  1. excessive favoritism towards one's own country

    "his loudmouthed jingoism will not win us any foreign allies"

    similar: chauvinism, nationalism, superpatriotism
    related: loyalty, patriotism, nativism, xenophobia
    near: cosmopolitanism, globalism, internationalism

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jingoist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jingoist:

chauvinist, chauvinistic, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic, superpatriotic, hawk, jingo, militarist, war hawk, warmonger

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jingoist

Words with the opposite meaning of Jingoist:

dove, pacifist, peacenik

Related Words for Jingoist

spread-eagle, loyal, patriotic, anti-foreign, anti-immigrant, nativist, nativistic, xenophobic, agitator, firebrand, fomenter, instigator, rabble-rouser, belligerent, combatant, militant

Near Antonyms of Jingoist

internationalist, peacemaker, peacekeeper

Word Forms of Jingoist

Derived words: jingoist (noun or adjective), jingoistic (adjective), jingoistically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Jingoist

jingo:2 + -ism

First known use: 1878

Frequently Asked Questions about Jingoist

What does "Jingoist" mean?

"Jingoist" means extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Jingoist"?

Other words for "Jingoist" include chauvinist, chauvinistic, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic, superpatriotic, hawk and jingo. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jingoist" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jingoist"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jingoist". Common alternatives include chauvinist, chauvinistic, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic, superpatriotic, hawk, jingo, militarist and war hawk.

What is the opposite of "Jingoist"?

Antonyms of "Jingoist" include dove, pacifist and peacenik. Near antonyms include internationalist, peacemaker and peacekeeper.

How do you use "Jingoist" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jingoist" in a sentence: "a jingoist speech that just stopped short of calling for a declaration of war"; "jingoists applauding the appointment of a hard-line foreign minister".

Is "Jingoist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jingoist" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jingoist"?

"Jingoist" is pronounced /ˈjiŋ-(ˌ)gō-ˌi-zəm/ and divided into syllables as jin·go·ism.

What is the origin of the word "Jingoist"?

"Jingoist" comes from jingo:2 + -ism. First known use: 1878.