Meaning & use
chauvinism
Excessive or biased devotion to one's own group, often paired with contempt for others.
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His speech was criticized for its nationalist chauvinism toward neighboring countries.
The film challenges the casual chauvinism of its 1950s male characters.
A note on using this word
Originally about extreme, unreasoning patriotism; 'male chauvinism,' meaning belief in male superiority, is now the more common usage.
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