Chauvinist (Noun)
Meaning 1
An extreme bellicose nationalist.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The politician's comments were criticized as misogynistic and typical of a chauvinist.
- Her ex-boyfriend was a blatant chauvinist who refused to listen to her opinions.
- The company was accused of hiring practices that favored men, leading some to accuse the CEO of being a chauvinist.
- He was a bit of a chauvinist, always making jokes that demeaned women and their abilities.
- The feminist activist argued that the media perpetuated a culture of chauvinism by objectifying women in advertisements.