Chauvinist

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Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊvənɪst/

Definitions of chauvinist

noun a person displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism

Example Sentences

A1 He is a chauvinist who believes that men are superior to women.

A2 She encountered a chauvinist at work who constantly belittled her abilities.

B1 The political candidate was criticized for his chauvinist remarks about immigrants.

B2 The CEO's chauvinist attitude towards diversity led to a decrease in employee morale.

C1 The professor was known for being a chauvinist, often dismissing the contributions of female scholars.

C2 The author's novel explores the damaging effects of chauvinist ideologies on society.

adjective relating to or characteristic of extreme patriotism and belief in national superiority

Example Sentences

A1 He is a chauvinist man who believes women belong in the kitchen.

A2 She encountered chauvinist remarks at work, but stood up for herself.

B1 The movie depicted a chauvinist society where men held all the power.

B2 Despite his chauvinist views, he was still respected in the community.

C1 Her boss's chauvinist behavior towards female employees was finally addressed by HR.

C2 The politician's chauvinist rhetoric alienated many voters, leading to his downfall.

Examples of chauvinist in a Sentence

formal The board member's chauvinist remarks during the meeting were met with disapproval.

informal He's such a chauvinist, always making sexist comments.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a chauvinist pig.

figurative Her refusal to consider other perspectives made her a chauvinist in the realm of ideas.

Grammatical Forms of chauvinist

past tense

chauvinist

plural

chauvinists

comparative

more chauvinist

superlative

most chauvinist

present tense

chauvinists

future tense

will chauvinist

perfect tense

have chauvinisted

continuous tense

is chauvinisting

singular

chauvinist

positive degree

chauvinist

infinitive

to chauvinist

gerund

chauvinisting

participle

chauvinisted

Origin and Evolution of chauvinist

First Known Use: 1832 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'chauvinist' is derived from the name of Nicolas Chauvin, a legendary French soldier known for his extreme patriotism and devotion to Napoleon Bonaparte.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe excessive patriotism or nationalism, the term 'chauvinist' has evolved to also refer to a person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a particular group, especially in relation to gender.