as in nationalist
having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country
a jingoist speech that just stopped short of calling for a declaration of war
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as in hawk
one who urges or attempts to cause a war
jingoists applauding the appointment of a hard-line foreign minister
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingoist
Adjective
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Meanwhile, rising nationalist sentiment and government emphasis on national security in China have led to a shift in perception about the value of American versus Chinese universities.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025 -
Trump's influence -- indirect and direct -- has given populist movements like Germany's Alternative for Germany party, Poland's nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party and Portugal's far-right Chega party a clear boost, evident in recent elections in each country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 May 2025
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On the opposite end, fiscal hawks are objecting to the spending cuts, arguing the bill balloons the deficit.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
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Republican senators, including fiscal hawks like Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, have balked at the House bill over concerns about soaring deficits and signaled plans to change it.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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More than 20% of voters opted for candidates on the far right, whose conservative and nationalistic worldviews overlap with Nawrocki’s.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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China’s domestic markets are now highly developed, hyper-competitive, and increasingly nationalistic.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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There will be speakers, a wreath presentation, dove release, torpedo display, patriotic music and more.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The Santa Fe Christian School Band will perform patriotic songs and doves will be released.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Jingoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingoist. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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