JINGOIST Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of jingoist

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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noun

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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Adjective

First and foremost, Osder and Youmans use Odeh’s murder as a lens through which to examine the militarization of Jewish extremism at home and abroad (with an emphasis on the emergence of ultra-nationalist JDL founder Meir Kahane).

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu has been a master at forming coalitions with religious and nationalist partners, but opinion polls suggest a tight race between his bloc and the one led by Eisenkot.

— Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of nationalist

Noun

The episode and subsequent lack of accountability have sent shock waves through Russia hawks and Ukraine's allies on Capitol Hill.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Lindsey Graham’s hard line on China was central to his reputation as a leading foreign policy hawk.

— Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of hawk

Adjective

At stake in Tuesday’s election is whether Israel keeps moving in the nationalistic, conservative and religious direction – or changes course.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
But these election day visitors and likeminded liberal voters are rallying to protect and preserve their way of life in a country that is becoming more religious and nationalistic.

— Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of nationalistic

Adjective

Government messaging which once touted economic and cultural development, promotes patriotic themes.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Espousing that message in front of 100,000 strong at SoFi Stadium, and millions of viewers at home, is as patriotic as President Ronald Reagan wearing a designer Gucci belt.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of patriotic

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