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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By stirring nationalist fervor and outsourcing conflict to criminal networks, Maduro avoids direct military confrontation — while escalating pressure on Guyana.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025 -
Populist and nationalist parties—often critical of immigration and political censorship—are gaining traction, mirroring trends seen in the U.S. over the last decade.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 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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The bill also faced some opposition from fiscal hawks in the lower chamber, although House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was able to assuage some of their concerns with concessions on Medicaid work requirements.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
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
Adjective
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Nawrocki's supporters describe him as the embodiment of traditional, patriotic values.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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The 42-year-old historian who had no previous political experience built his campaign on patriotic themes, traditional Catholic values, and a vow to defend Poland’s sovereignty against the EU and larger European nations like Germany.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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“Jingoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingoist. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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