Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jackboot

noun

/ˈdʒækˌbuːt/

Definition

A type of military boot that is knee-high and usually made of leather, often associated with authoritarian regimes.

Examples

The soldiers marched down the street in their heavy jackboots.
He could hear the loud sound of jackboots echoing in the corridor as the officers approached.
Today, the word ‘jackboot’ can evoke memories of oppressive regimes.

Meaning

The term ‘jackboot’ refers not only to the physical boot itself but has also come to symbolize oppressive authoritarianism, particularly in the context of fascism and militarism.