Chauvinism
noun
Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender.
His aggressive chauvinism was apparent when he claimed his country to be superior to all others.
Often appears as...
- male chauvinism
- nationalistic chauvinism
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Belief in the superiority of one's own kind.
His chauvinism became apparent when he dismissed their opinions just because they were from a different city
Often appears as...
- ethnocentric chauvinism
- racial chauvinism
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender.
His aggressive chauvinism was apparent when he claimed his country to be superior to all others.
Often appears as...
- male chauvinism
- nationalistic chauvinism
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Belief in the superiority of one's own kind.
His chauvinism became apparent when he dismissed their opinions just because they were from a different city
Often appears as...
- ethnocentric chauvinism
- racial chauvinism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term is often used negatively to suggest unfair bias or discrimination.
His arguments were dismissed as mere chauvinism, ignoring important facts.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Context
In gender discussions, 'male chauvinism' refers to men's belief of their superiority over women.
The old club was notorious for its male chauvinism and exclusion of women.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage
Today, the word is less about patriotism and more about biased beliefs in many areas.
They accused the media of cultural chauvinism in its coverage of international news.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term is often used negatively to suggest unfair bias or discrimination.
His arguments were dismissed as mere chauvinism, ignoring important facts.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Context
In gender discussions, 'male chauvinism' refers to men's belief of their superiority over women.
The old club was notorious for its male chauvinism and exclusion of women.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage
Today, the word is less about patriotism and more about biased beliefs in many areas.
They accused the media of cultural chauvinism in its coverage of international news.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term is often used negatively to suggest unfair bias or discrimination.
His arguments were dismissed as mere chauvinism, ignoring important facts.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Context
In gender discussions, 'male chauvinism' refers to men's belief of their superiority over women.
The old club was notorious for its male chauvinism and exclusion of women.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Usage
Today, the word is less about patriotism and more about biased beliefs in many areas.
They accused the media of cultural chauvinism in its coverage of international news.
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Quote examples
Stacey Abrams
American Politician
In her second career as a minister, my mother defied a legacy of chauvinism to become a leader of our community, overseeing a church that served as a hub, offering parenting classes, a food pantry, after-school programming, and - in the wake of Hurricane Katrina - a lifeline to those ravaged by loss.
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Steve Rushin
American Journalist
As a kid, I didn't know that 'All in the Family' was satirizing male chauvinism or that Bobby Riggs was a self-promoting put-on. Many of us didn't get the irony and went on making fun of women and girls who wanted to play sports, especially the same sports that men and boys traditionally played.
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Max Joseph
American Director
Trump's hate-filled rhetoric, blatant chauvinism, mean bullying, and open admiration of authoritarian rulers are more than just hints of what's to come if he is elected.
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Shraddha Srinath
Indian Actress
It's sad that many don't realise the need for consent in relationships, and this can be attributed to lack of education, male chauvinism and lack of open mindedness.
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Lydia Millet
American Novelist
The male domination and chauvinism of the comics form is either being wittily lampooned in 'Watchmen' or handily perpetuated, depending on whom you ask.
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Anne Sullivan
American Educator
Our material eye cannot see that a stupid chauvinism is driving us from one noisy, destructive, futile agitation to another.
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Farah Khan
Indian Director
There are two aspects around which the dynamics of Bollywood revolve - chivalry and chauvinism.
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Said Musa
Statesman
Independence did not mean chauvinism and narrow nationalism.
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Anubhav Sinha
Indian Director
There's a big difference between chauvinism and chivalry.
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Emma Bonino
Italian Politician
The fact remains; chauvinism is prevailing.
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Stacey Abrams
American Politician
In her second career as a minister, my mother defied a legacy of chauvinism to become a leader of our community, overseeing a church that served as a hub, offering parenting classes, a food pantry, after-school programming, and - in the wake of Hurricane Katrina - a lifeline to those ravaged by loss.
Quote examples
Steve Rushin
American Journalist
As a kid, I didn't know that 'All in the Family' was satirizing male chauvinism or that Bobby Riggs was a self-promoting put-on. Many of us didn't get the irony and went on making fun of women and girls who wanted to play sports, especially the same sports that men and boys traditionally played.
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Max Joseph
American Director
Trump's hate-filled rhetoric, blatant chauvinism, mean bullying, and open admiration of authoritarian rulers are more than just hints of what's to come if he is elected.
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Shraddha Srinath
Indian Actress
It's sad that many don't realise the need for consent in relationships, and this can be attributed to lack of education, male chauvinism and lack of open mindedness.
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Lydia Millet
American Novelist
The male domination and chauvinism of the comics form is either being wittily lampooned in 'Watchmen' or handily perpetuated, depending on whom you ask.
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Anne Sullivan
American Educator
Our material eye cannot see that a stupid chauvinism is driving us from one noisy, destructive, futile agitation to another.
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Farah Khan
Indian Director
There are two aspects around which the dynamics of Bollywood revolve - chivalry and chauvinism.
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Said Musa
Statesman
Independence did not mean chauvinism and narrow nationalism.
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Anubhav Sinha
Indian Director
There's a big difference between chauvinism and chivalry.
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Emma Bonino
Italian Politician
The fact remains; chauvinism is prevailing.
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