male chauvinism

noun
UK: /ˌmeɪl ˈʃəʊvɪnɪzəm/
US: /ˌmeɪl ˈʃoʊvɪnɪzəm/

  1. The belief that men are better than women.

    1. His male chauvinism is very outdated these days.
    2. The company's policies were tainted by subtle male chauvinism, preventing women's promotion.

  2. Actions and ideas that show men think they are better than women.

    1. He's accused of male chauvinism because of his views.
    2. Critics attacked the politician's comments as a blatant display of male chauvinism during the debate.

Synonyms

sexism misogyny

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "male chauvinism" in English means: The belief that men are better than women., Actions and ideas that show men think they are better than women..

The phonetic transcription of "male chauvinism" is /ˌmeɪl ˈʃəʊvɪnɪzəm/ in British English and /ˌmeɪl ˈʃoʊvɪnɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "male chauvinism": sexism, misogyny.

Example usage of "male chauvinism": "His male chauvinism is very outdated these days.". More examples on the page.