What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
patriolatry
Example
His patriolatry made him blind to the flaws and injustices of his country. [patriolatry: noun]
Example
She expressed her patriolatry by always flying the national flag outside her house. [patriolatry: noun]
jingoism
Example
The politician's jingoism led to a disastrous war that cost many lives. [jingoism: noun]
Example
The newspaper's jingoistic headlines stirred up nationalist sentiments among the readers. [jingoistic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jingoism is a more commonly used term than patriolatry in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between patriolatry and jingoism?
Both patriolatry and jingoism are formal words that are typically used in academic or political contexts to describe extreme forms of patriotism or nationalism.
