revanchism

English

/ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/, /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/

noun
Definitions
  • The political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory.
  • Metaphorical endeavouring to regain lost political or cultural territory.

Etymology

Derived from French revanche (revenge).

Origin

French

revanche

Gloss

revenge

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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