as in nationalistic
having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country
dismissed the political action committee as a bunch of jingoistic extremists who never met a war they wouldn't support
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Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025 -
The Mexican flag represents more than nationalistic pride.—
Loren Collingwood,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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On this day in 1914: Austria-Hungary issued a series of ultimatums to Serbia that included allowing Austria-Hungary to investigate who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, and demanded that Serbia cease all anti-Austrian propaganda and dissolve its nationalist organizations.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Christian Persecution in India In recent years, India has witnessed a marked escalation in the persecution of its Christian population, driven in large part by the rise of Hindu nationalist ideology and the spread of anti-conversion laws across several states.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Food coloring gives the bagel its patriotic hue but doesn’t change the taste.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Newport Beach Mayor Stapleton, who was using an old BMW that had been retrofitted and painted in patriotic red, white and blue, posted his entry at the nearby Sterling BMW to raise awareness.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Jingoistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingoistic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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