chauvin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chauvinist noun A person with an exaggerated, biased belief in the superiority of their own group, often used specifically for someone with sexist attitudes toward the opposite sex.
- chauvinistic adj Of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists.
Senses
chauvin is used for these senses in English:
- chauvinist (pejorative) A chauvinistic person.
- chauvinistic (pejorative) Of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists.
- jingoistic Overly patriotic or nationalistic, often with an element of favouring war or an aggressive foreign policy.
chauvinist — full definition
- noun A person with an exaggerated, biased belief in the superiority of their own group, often used specifically for someone with sexist attitudes toward the opposite sex.
- adj Showing excessive, biased loyalty to one's own group or gender.