JINGO Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

jingo

noun

Definition of jingo

as in nationalist

one who shows excessive favoritism towards his or her country a jingo who thought other countries should automatically follow his country's policies

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as in hawk

one who urges or attempts to cause a war the often bitter rhetoric between the jingoes and the committed pacifists

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The plans to honor Mladić sparked a wave of criticism from the pro-European opposition in the country, but were welcomed by many nationalists.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Begin became prime minister in 1977, ushering in the rise of right-wing nationalists and sweeping out the socialist movement launched under Ben Gurion.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nationalist

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Some debt-hawk camps are lobbying to cut federal deficits to 3% of GDP—about half their current levels—while others want to form a committee (similar to President Obama’s Bowles-Simpson Commission) to examine budget options.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
That includes efforts involving species such as Swainson’s hawks, burrowing owls, giant garter snakes, salmon, frogs and vernal pool shrimp, as well as the creation of a connected reserve system.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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