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sovinismi — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chauvinism noun Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.

Senses

sovinismi is used for these senses in English:

  • chauvinism (pejorative) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.
  • male chauvinism A belief in the innate superiority of men over women.

chauvinism — full definition

  1. noun Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
  2. noun Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.

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