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chauvinism

The correct spelling is chauvinism.

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noun

IPA: /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/

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The correct spelling is chauvinism. Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism. For example: "Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in cultures worldwide."

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Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in cultures worldwide.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
  2. 2.Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.

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