Dictionary Entry
chauvinistic
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/shoh-vuh-nis-tik/Showing excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a particular group, especially men over women, believing one's own group is superior.
In a Sentence
“His chauvinistic views on women's roles in the workplace were outdated and offensive.”
Origin
Named after Nicolas Chauvin, a soldier in Napoleon's army, known for his excessive devotion.
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