Definition of CHAUVINISM

chauvinism

Meanings

Plural: chauvinisms

Noun

  • fanatical patriotism
  • activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
  • Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
  • Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French chauvinisme (“idealistic devotion to Napoleon”), named for Nicolas Chauvin, a legendary and excessively patriotic soldier of the French First Republic. The figure of Chauvin became especially famous as a character in the play La Cocarde Tricolore by the Cogniard brothers.

Synonyms

antifeminism, jingoism, male chauvinism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism

Scrabble Score: 20

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Words With Friends Score: 24

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