The meaning of Chauvinism

Chauvinism – definition

noun
Exaggerated or aggressive patriotism.
Synonims:
Jingoism Excessive patriotism Blind patriotism Excessive nationalism Sectarianism Isolationism Excessive loyalty Flag-waving Xenophobia Racism Racialism Racial prejudice Ethnocentrism Ethnoce
noun
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause or group, in particular male prejudice against women.
Usage examples:
We stand together to stamp out chauvinism and bigotry

noun
The strong and unreasonable belief that your own country, sex, or group is the best or most important
Usage examples:
An appeal to national pride and chauvinism, he admits that he is a male chauvinist.

Chauvinism translation into English

Chauvinism: translate from English into Chinese

沙文主义, 盲目的爱国心

Chauvinism: translate from English into Dutch

Chauvinisme

Chauvinism: translate from English into French

Chauvinisme

Chauvinism: translate from English into German

Chauvinismus

Chauvinism: translate from English into Hindi

अंधराष्ट्रीयता, क़ौमपरस्ती, देशाहंकार, दुराग्रह

Chauvinism: translate from English into Italian

Sciovinismo

Chauvinism: translate from English into Korean

쇼비니즘, 극단적 배타주의, 극단적 우월주의

Chauvinism: translate from English into Russian

Шовинизм

Chauvinism: translate from English into Spanish

Chauvinismo, Partiotería

Word origin

late 19th century: named after Nicolas Chauvin, a Napoleonic veteran noted for his extreme patriotism, popularized as a character by the Cogniard brothers in Cocarde Tricolore (1831).

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Chauvinism synonims

ethnocentrism

noun
Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
Usage examples:
The best way to combat ethnocentrism is to encourage empathy at all levels of the firm.

noun
Belief that a particular race or culture is better than others

All meanings and translations of Ethnocentrism

flag-waving

noun
The strong expression of support for a country or group, sometimes with military intention

All meanings and translations of Flag-waving

isolationism

noun
A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
Usage examples:
The country chose a policy of isolationism that made it a secondary player in world political events

All meanings and translations of Isolationism

jingoism

noun
Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.
Usage examples:
The popular jingoism that swept the lower–middle classes

noun
The extreme belief that your own country is always best, often shown in enthusiastic support for a war against another country
Usage examples:
Patriotism can turn into jingoism and intolerance very quickly.

All meanings and translations of Jingoism

racialism

noun
Another term for racism.

All meanings and translations of Racialism

racism

noun
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
Usage examples:
A programme to combat racism

noun
The belief that some races are better than others, or the unfair treatment of someone because of his or her race

All meanings and translations of Racism

sectarianism

noun
Excessive attachment to a particular sect or party, especially in religion.
Usage examples:
Religious sectarianism

noun
Very strong support for the religious or political group that you are a member of, which can cause problems between different groups
Usage examples:
Sectarianism has always been one of the prime causes of conflict in northern ireland.

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xenophobia

noun
Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
Usage examples:
The resurgence of racism and xenophobia

noun
Extreme dislike or fear of foreigners, their customs, their religions, etc.

All meanings and translations of Xenophobia

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