chauvinism — excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃoʊvɪnɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 자신의 집단, 성별, 주의에 대한 맹목적이고 배타적인 애국주의나 편견
Korean pronunciation: **쇼**비니즘
Example Sentences
- The CEO's chauvinism was so obvious that he only promoted men to executive positions.
- His cultural chauvinism made him believe that only his country's food was worth eating.
- Tom's chauvinism reached new heights when he claimed men invented everything important, including the sandwich.
chauvinism
NOUN//ˈʃoʊvɪnɪzəm//
excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender
a business executive pounds his fist on the conference table while loudly defending his department's proposal. His face shows stubborn determination as he dismisses all opposing viewpoints from other departments. The other team members around the table look frustrated and shut out of the conversation. Several colleagues roll their eyes or shake their heads as he continues talking over them. excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Named after Nicolas Chauvin, a French soldier under Napoleon who was famous for his blind, excessive loyalty to the emperor even after Napoleon's downfall. His fanatical patriotism became so notorious that his surname became synonymous with extreme nationalism.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's chauvinism was so obvious that he only promoted men to executive positions.”
“His cultural chauvinism made him believe that only his country's food was worth eating.”
“Tom's chauvinism reached new heights when he claimed men invented everything important, including the sandwich.”
“The politician's nationalism crossed the line into dangerous chauvinism.”
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