1. chauvinism(n = noun.attribute) jingoism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism - fanatical patriotism;
is a kind of nationalism, patriotism
Derived forms noun chauvinist2, adjective chauvinistic2
2. chauvinism(n = noun.act) antifeminism, male chauvinism - activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women;
is a kind of sexism
Derived form noun chauvinist1
1. Blind and absurd devotion to a fallen leader or an obsolete cause; hence, absurdly vainglorious or exaggerated patriotism. [1913 Webster]
2. exaggerated and unreasoning partisanship to any group or cause; -- as, male chauvinism, i.e. belief in the superiority of males. [PJC]
" To have a generous belief in the greatness of one's country is not chauvinism. It is the character of the latter quality to be wildly extravagant, to be fretful and childish and silly, to resent a doubt as an insult, and to offend by its very frankness." Prof. H. Tuttle. [1913 Webster]
chauvinism, n.
1 exaggerated or aggressive patriotism.
2 excessive or prejudiced support or loyalty for one's cause or group or sex (male chauvinism).
Etymology:
Chauvin, a Napoleonic veteran in the Cogniards' Cocarde Tricolore (1831)
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