1. extreme patriotism characterized by a belligerent foreign policy and readiness to go to war
Usage: often derogatory

Examples

• The politician’s jingoism appealed to voters who wanted a more aggressive stance toward other nations.
• Critics accused the administration of jingoism after it threatened military action.
• His speeches were filled with jingoism rather than thoughtful foreign policy analysis.
• The newspaper’s jingoism during the crisis helped fuel public support for war.
• Many historians view that era’s jingoism as a contributing factor to the conflict.
• She rejected the jingoism of her colleagues in favor of diplomatic solutions.