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Chauvinism: meaning, definitions and examples

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chauvinism

 

[ ˈʃəʊvɪnɪz(ə)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gender equality

Chauvinism refers to an extreme and unreasonable loyalty and support for a particular group, gender, or cause, often leading to prejudice and discrimination against others.

Synonyms

bias, discrimination, prejudice

Examples of usage

  • His chauvinism towards women prevented him from seeing their capabilities.
  • The chauvinism displayed by the political party alienated many potential supporters.
Context #2 | Noun

nationalism

Chauvinism can also refer to excessive patriotism and belief in national superiority, often accompanied by an aggressive foreign policy.

Synonyms

jingoism, nationalism, xenophobia

Examples of usage

  • The country's chauvinism led to conflicts with neighboring nations.
  • His chauvinistic views on immigration sparked controversy.

Translations

Translations of the word "chauvinism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chauvinismo

🇮🇳 अंधराष्ट्रवाद

🇩🇪 Chauvinismus

🇮🇩 chauvinisme

🇺🇦 шовінізм

🇵🇱 szowinizm

🇯🇵 ショービニズム (shōbinizumu)

🇫🇷 chauvinisme

🇪🇸 chauvinismo

🇹🇷 şovenizm

🇰🇷 쇼비니즘 (syobinijeum)

🇸🇦 الشوفينية (al-shūfīniyya)

🇨🇿 šovinismus

🇸🇰 šovinizmus

🇨🇳 沙文主义 (shāwén zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 šovinizem

🇮🇸 þjóðremba

🇰🇿 шовинизм

🇬🇪 შოვინიზმი (shovinizmi)

🇦🇿 şovinizm

🇲🇽 chauvinismo

Etymology

The term 'chauvinism' originated from the French soldier Nicolas Chauvin, known for his excessive patriotism and loyalty to Napoleon Bonaparte. Originally used to describe extreme nationalism, it later expanded to encompass other forms of excessive loyalty and bias.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,183, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.