chauvinists

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes that members of their own sex or race possess superior qualities.

  - "He is a chauvinistic man who believes women are inferior."
  - "The chauvinists in the military unit refused to accept a female commander."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chauvinists
chauvinistic , chauvinistical , chauvinistically

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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 who was renowned for his excessive patriotism during the Napoleonic Wars.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chauvinist' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. Chauvinism is often portrayed in satirical works, such as Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexism: Discrimination or prejudice based on sex or gender.

2. Racism: Discrimination or prejudice based on race or ethnicity.

3. Ethnocentrism: The belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

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Culture

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Chauvinism has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music, often portraying it as a negative trait. It is associated with sexism, racism, and ethnocentrism.

How to Memorize "chauvinists"

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   - Imagine a person with an overinflated sense of self-importance and a belief in the superiority of their own sex or race.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with excessive pride and prejudice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym C-H-A-U-V-I-N-I-S-T: 'Can't Handle Anybody's Viewpoint Is Not Superior To Mine'.

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