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jingoism in French

jingoism in French is jingoïsme, bellicisme — jingoism means extreme national pride combined with a readiness to be hostile towards other countries.

jingoism in French

jingoïsme
noun
(uncountable) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.
bellicisme
noun
(uncountable) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.
bellicisme
noun
(countable) A jingoistic attitude, comment, etc.

What does "jingoism" mean?

  1. noun Extreme national pride combined with a readiness to be hostile towards other countries.
    "Soviet reports today on the British victory in the Falkland Islands said a “new flare-up of jingoism” in Britain obscured the fact that the problem was far from solved."
  2. noun A remark or view that shows extreme national pride and hostility to other nations.
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jingoism in a sentence

  • Soviet reports today on the British victory in the Falkland Islands said a “new flare-up of jingoism” in Britain obscured the fact that the problem was far from solved.

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What is "jingoism" in French?
"jingoism" in French is jingoïsme, bellicisme. jingoism means: Extreme national pride combined with a readiness to be hostile towards other countries.
Are there other ways to say "jingoism" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "jingoism": jingoïsme, bellicisme.
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