Chauvinistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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chauvinistic
[ ˌʃoʊ.vɪˈnɪs.tɪk ]
behavior
showing excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender, typically at the expense of others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was often criticized for his chauvinistic remarks towards women.
- The company's chauvinistic policies led to a decrease in diversity within the workplace.
attitude
characterized by a belief in the superiority of one's own gender.
Synonyms
male chauvinist, misogynistic
Examples of usage
- His chauvinistic attitude made it difficult for him to work with female colleagues.
- The movie portrayed a chauvinistic society where women were seen as inferior.
Translations
Translations of the word "chauvinistic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chauvinista
🇮🇳 अंधराष्ट्रवादी
🇩🇪 chauvinistisch
🇮🇩 chauvinis
🇺🇦 шовіністичний
🇵🇱 szowinistyczny
🇯🇵 ショーヴィニスティック
🇫🇷 chauvin
🇪🇸 chovinista
🇹🇷 şovenist
🇰🇷 쇼비니스트
🇸🇦 شوفيني
🇨🇿 šovinistický
🇸🇰 šovinistický
🇨🇳 沙文主义的
🇸🇮 šovinističen
🇮🇸 þjóðremba
🇰🇿 шовинистік
🇬🇪 შოვინისტური
🇦🇿 şovinist
🇲🇽 chovinista
Word origin
The term 'chauvinistic' derives from the French soldier Nicolas Chauvin, who was known for his excessive patriotism and devotion to Napoleon Bonaparte. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just excessive patriotism but also excessive loyalty or support for one's own group or gender, often to the detriment of others.