Noun: chauvinism 'show-vu,ni-zum
- Fanatical patriotism
"His chauvinism led him to support even the most questionable government policies";
- jingoism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism
- Activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
"His male chauvinism was evident in the way he dismissed his female colleagues' ideas";
- male chauvinism, antifeminism
Derived forms: chauvinisms
Type of: nationalism, patriotism, sexism
Encyclopedia: Chauvinism