Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chauvinistic
Adjective
/ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/
Definition
Feeling or displaying excessive or prejudiced support for one’s own cause, group, or gender.
Examples
- His chauvinistic remarks during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.
- The movie portrayed a chauvinistic view of gender roles.
- She rejected the chauvinistic attitude often found in the workplace.
Meaning
Chauvinistic refers to an attitude that promotes the superiority of one’s own group, often at the expense of others. It can pertain to nationalism, sexism, or other forms of bias.
Synonyms
- Nationalistic
- Partisan
- Bigoted
- Jingoistic
- Sexist
