Flag-waver
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flag-waver is a noun meaning A highly vocal and visible supporter of a cause.
Meaning
A highly vocal and visible supporter of a cause.
Example Sentences
In every organization exists a number of so-called flagwavers. Their principal stock in trade is a boisterous verbal display of loyalty to the cause […]
These kinds of empirical studies might seem like the best way of countering the claims of post-bureaucracy's flag-wavers. They certainly act as an antidote to the extravagant and self-serving claims […]
And the hardcore group of some fifty North Viet flagwavers, they're toting the yellow-star standard as if they owned it! And does General Giap know his battles are being won with the aid of every last boy and girl fluttering their flags […]
Word Forms
- flag-wavers
- flagwaver
Synonyms for flag-waver
Depending on context, synonyms include jingoist, chauvinist, jingo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jingo, jingoist, chauvinist, flag-waving, factioneer, woker.
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