Definition of JINGOISM

jingoism

Meanings

Plural: jingoisms

Noun

  • an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
  • fanatical patriotism
  • Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.
  • A jingoistic attitude, comment, etc.
  • Chauvinism.

Origin / Etymology

From jingo + -ism.

Scrabble Score: 18

jingoism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
jingoism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jingoism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

jingoism is a valid Words With Friends word