revanchist

[ruh-van-chist, -vahn-shist]

noun

1. an advocate or supporter of a political policy of revanche, especially in order to seek vengeance for a previous military defeat.

adjective

1. of or relating to a political policy of revanche.

2. of or relating to revanchists or revanchism.

Other Word Forms

• revanchism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revanchist¹

1925–30; < French revanchiste; revanche, -ist

Example Sentences

It’s likely no coincidence that this wave is coming amidst a right-wing revanchist American government, though.

From Los Angeles Times

Since it has been Europe’s front line of defense against a revanchist Russia, the continent’s major powers would be expected to play a significant role.

From Salon

H.B.’s council majority has been so noxious and revanchist that some former mayors, Republicans and Democrats alike, have united to try and stop their influence.

From Los Angeles Times

For this country to abandon Ukraine after pledges to the contrary would not only embolden revanchist Russia, it would encourage the Chinese in their global ambitions.

From Los Angeles Times

"By arming Armenia, it implements a militaristic policy, encourages revanchist forces in Armenia, and prepares the ground for the start of new wars in our region."

From Reuters