jingoistically
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/ˌdʒɪŋɡoʊˈɪstɪk/
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/ˌdʒɪŋɡəʊˈɪstɪk/
(jingoistic)
aggressive patriotism
Etymology
'jingoistically' originates from English, specifically the adjective 'jingoistic', where 'jingo' referred to the exclamation 'By Jingo!' (an oath used in 19th-century Britain expressing patriotic fervor).
'jingoistically' developed from the adjective 'jingoistic', which was formed from the noun 'jingoism'. 'Jingoism' arose in the late 19th century (around 1878) from the popular patriotic exclamation 'By Jingo!'; the adjective 'jingoistic' and then the adverbial form followed.
Initially associated with the exclamation expressing patriotic fervor ('By Jingo!'), the term evolved to denote aggressive, bellicose patriotism; 'jingoistically' now means 'in an aggressively patriotic/belligerent manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a jingoistic manner; showing aggressive or belligerent patriotism and favoring the use of threats or military force to resolve disputes.
The politician spoke jingoistically, urging immediate military intervention and dismissing diplomatic options.
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