chauvinism

noun
UK: /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/
US: /ˈʃoʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/

  1. The belief that your country is better than any other.

    1. His chauvinism led him to believe his nation was superior.
    2. The politician's speech reeked of chauvinism, alienating many international listeners.

  2. Unreasonable belief that your own group or sex is the best.

    1. His male chauvinism was clear to everyone around him.
    2. She fought against the chauvinism prevalent in the traditionally male-dominated industry.

Synonyms

parochialism sexism jingoism nationalism bigotry

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chauvinism" in English means: The belief that your country is better than any other., Unreasonable belief that your own group or sex is the best..

The phonetic transcription of "chauvinism" is /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ in British English and /ˈʃoʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chauvinism": parochialism, sexism, jingoism, nationalism, bigotry.

Example usage of "chauvinism": "His chauvinism led him to believe his nation was superior.". More examples on the page.