disapproving
: the feelings and beliefs of people who think that their country is always right and who are in favor of aggressive acts against other countries
When the war began many people were caught up in a wave of jingoism.
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“Jingoism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/jingoism. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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