Definition of REVANCHISM

revanchism

Plural: revanchisms

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From the French revanche (“revenge”) + -ism, based on revanchisme.

Synonyms

revanche

Scrabble Score: 20

revanchism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
revanchism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
revanchism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

revanchism is a valid Words With Friends word