English Synonym Finder

chauvinism

Definitions

Exaggerated or aggressive patriotism.

Prejudiced belief in the superiority of one's own gender, group, or kind.

Examples

His blatant chauvinism made it difficult for him to collaborate with female colleagues.

The sports commentator was criticized for his extreme nationalistic chauvinism during the broadcast.

The organization is working to dismantle the deep-seated chauvinism that has historically excluded women from leadership roles.

Synonyms

jingoism xenophobia sectarianism partisanship bigotry prejudice nationalism

Antonyms

tolerance impartiality fairness egalitarianism cosmopolitanism objectivity broad-mindedness