Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chauvinista
noun
/ʃoʊ.vɪ.nɪstə/
Definition
A person who demonstrates excessive or aggressive support for their own group, often at the expense of others.
Examples
- His chauvinist attitude was evident when he dismissed the contributions of his female colleagues.
- Many critics argue that the movie reflects a chauvinist perspective on gender roles.
Meaning
Typically refers to someone who has an unreasonable belief in the superiority of their own gender, ethnicity, or country.
Synonyms
- Nationalist
- Partisan
- Jingoist
- Bigot