Word Definition: Jingoist

1. An extreme zealot driven by patriotism and nationalism
2. Warmonger; political figure that advocates war and incites strong negative sentiment toward other nations to drum up public support for war.

Can you think of one (or two) present day examples? ;)

[Note: I've known and loved this word for a number of years, but have been spelling it wrong until now - sorry to everyone I have misinformed previously.]