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chauvinism

/ˌʃoʊ.vɪˈnɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does chauvinism mean?

noun

Excessive or blind confidence in the superiority of one's own group, especially one's own sex or social class. A strong or unreasonable belief in the superiority of one's own sex or social class.

Example

"The politician's chauvinism was evident in his comments about women in the workforce."

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