Chauvinism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chauvinism is a noun meaning (derogatory) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
Meaning
(derogatory) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.
Example Sentences
Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in cultures worldwide.
“This is an outrageous example of unconscious racial chauvinism!” Jack said.
(C. S.) Lewis occasionally expressed a somewhat tongue-in-cheek chauvinism towards the English. Describing an encounter with a fellow Irishman, he wrote: "Like all Irish people who meet in England, we ended by criticisms on the invincible flippancy and dullness of the Anglo-Saxon race.
Word Forms
- chauvinisms
Synonyms for chauvinism
Depending on context, synonyms include jingoism, ultranationalism, antifeminism, superpatriotism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jingoism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism, antifeminism, nationalism, machismo.
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