jingo

/ˈdʒaɪngoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who enthusiastically supports a country or nation, especially one that is aggressive or militaristic in its foreign policy.

“He was criticized for being a jingo who advocated for war without considering the consequences.”

2. noun

a patriotic or nationalistic song or tune.

“The crowd sang a loud, rousing jingo as they celebrated their team’s victory.”

3. verb

to promote or advocate a country or nation’s interests, especially aggressively or militarily.

“The politician was accused of jingoing for his aggressive stance on foreign policy.”

4. verb

to sing or play a patriotic or nationalistic song or tune.

“The choir jingoes a lively rendition of the national anthem.”

Synonyms

  • chauvinist
  • nationalist
  • patriot

Antonyms

  • internationalist
  • pacifist