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chauvinist


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who strongly and unjustifiably supports one group, cause, or belief, typically to the exclusion of all others.

    - "He was a chauvinist who believed that men were superior to women."
    - "The sports fan was a chauvinist, cheering for his team even when they were losing."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with chauvinist
chauffist , jaundice , ostentatious , statuesque , vivisect
Variants
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chauvinism , chauvinisms , chauvinist , chauvinistic , chauvinistically , chauvinists , male chauvinist pig , non-chauvinist , non-chauvinistic , non-chauvinists
Etymology
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From French chauvin, a native of Chauvigny, a town in Poitou, France. Originally, a patriot or a native of a place, later extended to mean a strong supporter of a particular group or cause.


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  1. The term 'chauvinist' is named after a French town, Chauvigny.

  2. The word 'chauvinism' was first used in English in the late 18th century.

  3. Chauvinism is often associated with the belief that one's group or cause is superior to all others, even if there is no factual basis for this belief.


Related Concepts
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  1. sexism: Chauvinism is often associated with sexism, as it involves the belief that one gender is superior to another.

  2. racism: Chauvinism can also be linked to racism, as it involves the belief that one race is superior to another.

  3. nationalism: While the term 'chauvinist' originally referred to excessive loyalty to one's country, it has come to have a negative connotation and is often used interchangeably with 'nationalist' to refer to someone who holds biased or prejudiced beliefs about other nations or ethnicities.


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The term 'chauvinist' has been used historically to refer to excessive loyalty or support for one's country, region, or group. However, it has taken on a negative connotation in modern times, referring to someone who holds biased or prejudiced beliefs, often in favor of their own group at the expense of others.

How to Memorize "chauvinist"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who strongly believes in their group or cause, to the exclusion of all others. Visualize them cheering on their team, or holding a sign that reads 'My group is the best.'

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'chauvinist' with the idea of excessive loyalty or support for one's group, cause, or belief.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Chauvinists Cheer for Their Side' to remember the meaning of the word.


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