chauvinistic

Meanings

• adjective

  Exaggerated loyalty or support for one's group, especially based on sex or nationality.

  - "His chauvinistic attitude towards women made him insensitive to their feelings."
  - "The chauvinistic soldiers believed that women were not capable of fighting in the war."

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Variants

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chauvinism , chauvinisms , chauvinist , chauvinistic , chauvinistically , chauvinists , non-chauvinist , non-chauvinistic , non-chauvinists

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of Nicolas Chauvin, a French soldier in the early 19th century who was famed for his extreme patriotism.

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Trivia

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1. Nicolas Chauvin, the French soldier after whom the term was derived, was a real person who lived during the Napoleonic Wars.

2. Chauvinism is not limited to sex or nationality and can be found in other areas such as religion, profession, or sports.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexism: A systemic discrimination against people based on their sex or gender.

2. Racism: A systemic discrimination against people based on their race or ethnicity.

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Culture

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Chauvinism has been portrayed in various forms of literature, art, and music. It has been a subject of satire and criticism due to its negative effects on society, particularly in the context of gender inequality and nationalistic conflicts.

How to Memorize "chauvinistic"

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   - Visualize a person with an exaggerated sense of pride and loyalty towards their group, particularly based on sex or nationality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chauvinistic' with exaggerated loyalty and support for one's group, especially based on sex or nationality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'C' in chauvinistic stands for 'Completely' or 'Constantly' loyal to one's group.

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