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chauvinism in Finnish

chauvinism in Finnish is kansalliskiihko, kiihkokansallisuus, sovinismi — chauvinism means an extreme and aggressive belief that your own country is better than others.

chauvinism in Finnish

kansalliskiihko
noun
(pejorative) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
kiihkokansallisuus
noun
(pejorative) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
sovinismi
noun
(pejorative) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.
šovinismi
noun
(pejorative) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.

What does "chauvinism" mean?

  1. noun An extreme and aggressive belief that your own country is better than others.
  2. noun An unfair preference for, or loyalty to, your own group, cause or idea.
    "“This is an outrageous example of unconscious racial chauvinism!” Jack said."
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chauvinism in a sentence

  • “This is an outrageous example of unconscious racial chauvinism!” Jack said.
  • Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in cultures worldwide.

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What is "chauvinism" in Finnish?
"chauvinism" in Finnish is kansalliskiihko, kiihkokansallisuus, sovinismi. chauvinism means: An extreme and aggressive belief that your own country is better than others.
Are there other ways to say "chauvinism" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "chauvinism": kansalliskiihko, kiihkokansallisuus, sovinismi, šovinismi.
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