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Chauvinist (Noun)

Meaning 1

An extreme bellicose nationalist.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Jingo
  • Hundred-percenter
  • Flag-waver
  • Patrioteer
  • Jingoist

Hypernyms

  • Nationalist

Related Words

  • Chauvinism (noun)
  • Chauvinistic (adjective)

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.

Related Words

  • Chauvinism (noun)
  • Chauvinistic (adjective)
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