Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
male-chauvinist
Noun
/meɪl ˈʃoʊ.vɪ.nɪst/
Definition
A male who believes that men are superior to women and thus promotes the social, political, and economic dominance of men.
Examples
- The male-chauvinist attitudes prevalent in the workplace made it difficult for women to advance in their careers.
- Her father’s male-chauvinist beliefs often influenced how he treated his daughters compared to his sons.
Meaning
Male chauvinism refers to attitudes or behaviors that endorse the idea that men are inherently better than women, often leading to discrimination against women.
Synonyms
- Misogynist
- Sexist
- Patriarchalist
