chauvinism synonyms

chauvinism

n.

  1. Fanatical patriotism

    jingoism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism, hawkishness; see aggression 2, jingoism, patriotism.

  2. Unreasoning devotion to one's sex, race, etc.

    male chauvinism, female chauvinism, prejudice, ethnocentricity; see intolerance 2, prejudice.

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