revanchist

What is another word for revanchist? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Adjective — Seeking revenge or supporting retaliation, especially by a nation against one that previously defeated it.

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How to use revanchist

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revanchist policy revanchist rhetoric revanchist ambitions

It applies to nations, movements or policies driven by a desire to reverse a past defeat, not to personal grudges.

Etymology

Revanchist comes from French revanchiste, itself built from revanche, meaning revenge, with the suffix -ist added to name a person or supporter of that stance.

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Frequently asked questions

What does revanchist mean?

It describes someone, or a policy, aimed at seeking revenge or retaliation, especially over territory or a past defeat.

Where does the word revanchist come from?

It comes from the French word revanche, meaning revenge, plus the suffix -ist.

What's an example of revanchist aims?

The term originated with French anger over losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany after the Franco-Prussian War, and is now applied more broadly to similar drives to reclaim lost territory or status.

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