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Meaning of chauvinism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

chauvinism

Pronunciation:/ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm//ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm//ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.

  2. Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.

    Example: Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in cultures worldwide.