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triumphalism
(tri¦umph¦al|ism)
Pronunciation:
/trʌɪˈʌmf(ə)lɪz(ə)m/
noun
[
mass noun
]
excessive exultation over one’s success or achievements (used especially in a political context):
an air of triumphalism reigns in his administration
Derivatives
triumphalist
adjective
&
noun
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