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flag-waver

noun flag-wav·er \ ˈflag-ˌwā-vər \

Definition of flag-waver

1 : one who is intensely and conspicuously patriotic
2 : one who waves a flag in signaling
3 : a song intended to rouse patriotic sentiment

First Known Use of flag-waver

1894

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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flag-waver Synonyms

Synonyms

chauvinist, jingo, nationalist;

Near Antonyms

internationalist;

neutralist;

Related Words

loyalist, patriot;

hawk, warmonger;

nativist;

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