Chauvinism

Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊvɪˌnɪzəm/

Definitions of chauvinism

noun excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender

Example Sentences

A1 Chauvinism is the belief that one gender is superior to another.

A2 Some people exhibit chauvinism by making derogatory remarks about other cultures.

B1 Gender chauvinism can lead to discrimination in the workplace.

B2 Nationalistic chauvinism can sometimes lead to conflicts between countries.

C1 Chauvinism in any form should be actively challenged and dismantled.

C2 The rise of political chauvinism in recent years has caused concern among global leaders.

Examples of chauvinism in a Sentence

formal Gender chauvinism is still prevalent in many workplaces around the world.

informal I can't stand his chauvinism when it comes to sports.

slang His chauvinism is so outdated, it's like he's stuck in the 1950s.

figurative The chauvinism of the ruling class was evident in their disregard for the needs of the lower classes.

Grammatical Forms of chauvinism

• past tense: chauvinized
• plural: chauvinisms
• comparative: more chauvinistic
• superlative: most chauvinistic
• present tense: chauvinizes
• future tense: will chauvinize
• perfect tense: has chauvinized
• continuous tense: is chauvinizing
• singular: chauvinism
• positive degree: chauvinistic
• infinitive: to chauvinize
• gerund: chauvinizing
• participle: chauvinized

Origin and Evolution of chauvinism

First Known Use: 1832 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'chauvinism' originated from the name of Nicolas Chauvin, a soldier known for his excessive patriotism and devotion to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe excessive patriotism or nationalism, the term 'chauvinism' has evolved to also encompass excessive loyalty or bias towards a particular group or cause, often with a connotation of superiority or prejudice.