revanchist in Norwegian
revanchist in Norwegian is revansjistisk, revansjist — revanchist means seeking revenge or supporting retaliation, especially by a nation against one that previously defeated it.
revanchist in Norwegian
revansjistisk
Seeking revenge or otherwise advocating retaliation, especially against a nation which has previously defeated and humiliated the revanchist party in war. Originally referred to the French indignation over losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War.
revansjist
A revanchist person; occasionally, anyone seeking vengeance.
What does "revanchist" mean?
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adjective Seeking revenge or supporting retaliation, especially by a nation against one that previously defeated it.
"The speech was criticised as dangerously revanchist."
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noun A person who seeks revenge or supports retaliatory action, especially on behalf of a defeated nation.
"The politician was labeled a revanchist by his opponents."
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revanchist in a sentence
- The speech was criticised as dangerously revanchist.
- Historians described the movement's aims as revanchist.
- The politician was labeled a revanchist by his opponents.
- Revanchists called for the return of the lost territory.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "revanchist" in Norwegian?
"revanchist" in Norwegian is revansjistisk, revansjist. revanchist means: Seeking revenge or supporting retaliation, especially by a nation against one that previously defeated it.
How do you use "revanchist" in a sentence?
Example: "The speech was criticised as dangerously revanchist." In Norwegian, "revanchist" is revansjistisk, revansjist.
Are there other ways to say "revanchist" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "revanchist": revansjistisk, revansjist.
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