Political Extremism

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun exaggerated belief in the superiority of one's own country

  • The politician's jingoism was evident in his speeches promoting extreme nationalism.
  • I can't stand all the jingoism in the media these days.
  • That guy is such a jingo, always talking about how great our country is.
  • The jingoism in her beliefs blinded her to the perspectives of others.

noun a person who is extremely patriotic, especially to the point of being overly zealous or aggressive

  • The superpatriot gave a stirring speech about the importance of national pride.
  • Some people think he's a bit of a superpatriot, always wearing the flag and talking about the country.
  • I don't trust those superpatriots, they always seem to have an agenda.
  • She was a superpatriot for the cause of environmental conservation, always advocating for sustainable practices.

noun a person who strongly supports Brexit and advocates for extreme measures to achieve it

  • The Brextremist politicians pushed for a hard Brexit despite the economic consequences.
  • I can't believe that Brextremist is still arguing for a no-deal Brexit.
  • Those Brextremists are really causing chaos with their extreme views on Brexit.
  • The Brextremist stance on Brexit is like trying to force a square peg into a round hole.

noun a radical Islamic group that ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001 and has been involved in various conflicts in the region

  • The Taliban is a fundamentalist Islamic group that has gained control over parts of Afghanistan.
  • Have you heard about the latest attacks by the Taliban in the region?
  • The Taliban are a bunch of extremists who need to be stopped.
  • The rise of the Taliban symbolizes the ongoing struggle for power and control in the region.