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Imperialism vs Jingoism - What's the difference?

imperialism | jingoism |

As nouns the difference between imperialism and jingoism

is that imperialism is the policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations while jingoism is (uncountable) excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism especially with regards to foreign policy.

imperialism

English

(wikipedia imperialism)

Noun

(-)
  • The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

    • See also

    * imperialist * imperialistic

    jingoism

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism especially with regards to foreign policy.
  • (countable) A jingoistic attitude, comment, etc.

    • Synonyms

    * chauvinism

    Related terms

    * jingoist * jingoistic * jingoistically

    See also

    * by jingo * jingo English words suffixed with -ism