Revanchism

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvæntʃɪzəm/

Definitions of revanchism

noun a policy of seeking to retaliate, especially to recover lost territory

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand what revanchism means.

A2 Revanchism is a term used to describe a policy of seeking to retaliate, especially to recover lost territory.

B1 The country's revanchism towards its neighboring nation led to increased tensions in the region.

B2 The government's revanchism was evident in their aggressive actions to reclaim disputed land.

C1 Historians debate the role of revanchism in shaping the outcome of the war.

C2 The rise of revanchism in the political discourse has raised concerns about potential conflicts in the future.

Examples of revanchism in a Sentence

formal The rise of revanchism in the region has sparked concerns among neighboring countries.

informal Some people believe that revanchism is just an excuse for starting conflicts.

slang I heard that guy is all about revanchism, always looking to settle scores.

figurative In the world of politics, revanchism can be seen as a dangerous game of revenge and power.

Grammatical Forms of revanchism

• past tense: revanched
• plural: revanchisms
• comparative: more revanchist
• superlative: most revanchist
• present tense: revanching
• future tense: will revanche
• perfect tense: have revanched
• continuous tense: is revanching
• singular: revanchism
• positive degree: revanchist
• infinitive: to revanche
• gerund: revanching
• participle: revanched

Origin and Evolution of revanchism

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'revanchism' originated in France in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a policy of seeking to retaliate, especially to recover lost territory, the term has evolved to also encompass a more general sense of seeking revenge or retaliation in various contexts.