jingo
/ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/
noun
- A person who is extremely patriotic and aggressive in favor of war or military action against other countries.
- The old general was a jingo who believed his country should always use force to solve disputes.
- Some voters called him a jingo because he constantly demanded stronger military action abroad.
- In the debate, she argued that a true patriot is not a jingo but someone who seeks peace.
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