Today’s “Word of the Day” is Jingoism and it is a noun meaning “extreme patriotism, blind patriotism, extreme nationalism, warmongering, chauvinism, isolationism (particularly with regards to foreign policy, often shown in enthusiastic support for a war against another country)”.
Example Sentence: Parallel to the recent escalation of military tensions between India and Pakistan, misinformation and disinformation surged online, making it increasingly difficult for the public to distinguish fact from fiction. Many media outlets published sensational stories riddled with unverified claims, and disseminated fake pictures and videos. Jingoism often drove the public response. Is establishing the truth a problem during a conflict?
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Courtesy: The Hindu
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