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Jingoist makes Irishman go berserk (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

patriot

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'jingoist' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'irishman go berserk' is the wordplay.
'irishman' becomes 'Pat' (Patrick is a common Irish name).
'go berserk' becomes 'riot' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'pat'+'riot'='PATRIOT'

'makes' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for patriot that I've seen before include "Nationalist" , "One who loves his or her country" , "One defends his country" , "Country lover" , "A trip to (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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