jingoism

Meanings

• noun

  A strong feeling of patriotism, especially when it leads to aggressive support for one's country and its interests, often to the exclusion of reasoning or concern for human suffering.

  - "The jingoistic rhetoric of the politician led to tensions with neighboring countries."
  - "The football match between the two rival teams was filled with jingoistic chants and songs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chauvinism , flagwaving

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Variants

List of all variants of jingoism that leads to same result
jingoism , jingoisms , jingoist , jingoistic , jingoistically , jingoists

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe the aggressive nationalism of Britain leading up to the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa in 1899–1902.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jingoism' comes from a British music hall song, 'Solid Jingo', which was popular during the Anglo-Boer War.

2. Jingoistic sentiments can also be seen in sports, such as soccer rivalries between different countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nationalism: A strong feeling of loyalty and devotion to a country, especially to its culture, people, and political institutions.

2. Xenophobia: An unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.

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Culture

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Jingoism has been a significant factor in international conflicts, as it can fuel nationalistic sentiments and lead to aggressive actions against other countries. It has been explored in literature, such as in Kipling's 'The White Man's Burden', which reflects the jingoistic beliefs of the British Empire.

How to Memorize "jingoism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd of people waving their national flags, chanting patriotic slogans, and expressing strong support for their country.

2. associate
   

   - Connect the word 'jingoism' with aggressive nationalism, patriotism, and conflict.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Jingles and cheers for my dear, that's Jingoism' to help remember the definition.

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