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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

  1. 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.
  2. adj Showing excessive, biased loyalty to one's own group or gender.

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