Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Triumphalism — is the attitude or belief that a particular doctrine, culture, or social system is superior to and should triumph over all others. Triumphalism is not an articulated doctrine but rather a term that is used to characterize certain attitudes or… … Wikipedia
triumphalism — ► NOUN ▪ excessive exultation over one s success or achievements. DERIVATIVES triumphalist adjective & noun … English terms dictionary
triumphalism — [trī um′fəl iz΄əm] n. a proud, often arrogant confidence in the validity and success of a set of beliefs, often, specif., religious beliefs triumphalist adj., n … English World dictionary
triumphalism — noun a) The attitude or belief that a particular doctrine, culture, or social system, particularly a religious or political one, is superior and that it will or should triumph over all others. But not only did Soviet triumphalism eventually… … Wiktionary
triumphalism — [[t]traɪʌ̱mfəlɪzəm[/t]] N UNCOUNT People sometimes refer to behaviour which celebrates a great victory or success as triumphalism, especially when this behaviour is intended to upset the people they have defeated. [mainly BRIT, JOURNALISM] There… … English dictionary
triumphalism — tri|um|phal|is|m [traıˈʌmfəlızəm] n [U] behaviour which shows that someone is too proud of their success and too pleased about the defeat of their opponents used to show disapproval ▪ charges of triumphalism … Dictionary of contemporary English
triumphalism — noun Date: 1964 an attitude or feeling of victory or superiority: as a. the attitude that one religious creed is superior to all others b. smug or boastful pride in the success or dominance of one s nation or ideology over others • triumphalist… … New Collegiate Dictionary
triumphalism — /truy um feuh liz euhm/, n. 1. triumphant spirit or character. 2. the attitude or practices of a church that seeks a position of power and dominance in the world. Cf. servant church. [1960 65; TRIUMPHAL + ISM] * * * … Universalium
triumphalism — belief in the superiority of one particular religious creed Philosophical Isms … Phrontistery dictionary
triumphalism — noun excessive exultation over one s success or achievements. Derivatives triumphalist adjective &noun … English new terms dictionary
