Noun: jingoism 'jing-gow,i-zum
- Fanatical patriotism
"His jingoism led him to support even the most questionable government policies";
- chauvinism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism
- An appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
"The politician's speech was full of jingoism to rally support for the war";
- flag waving
Derived forms: jingoisms
Type of: demagoguery, demagogy, nationalism, patriotism
Encyclopedia: Jingoism