Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chauvinismo

Noun

/ˈʃoʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/

Definition

Chauvinism refers to an unreasonable or fanatical belief in the superiority of one’s own group or kind, often associated with aggressive nationalism or sexism.

Examples

The chauvinismo exhibited in his remarks showed a clear bias against women in the workforce.
Chauvinismo can lead to conflicts between nations as people promote their own culture over others.
The sports event stirred feelings of chauvinismo among fans, highlighting their allegiance to their country’s team.

Meaning

The term is often used to describe a mindset that promotes and endorses extreme loyalty to one’s own group (often a nation or gender) while often disparaging others.