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chauvinist
person who believes their own sex or group is inherently superior
Synonyms
- sexist
- supremacist
- bigot
Antonyms
- egalitarian
- feminist
chauvinist in a sentence
The manager revealed himself as a chauvinist by dismissing every suggestion made by women.
The outspoken chauvinist insisted that men were naturally better suited to positions of authority.
Where it comes from
From French chauvinisme, excessive loyalty named for the legendary soldier Nicolas Chauvin.
Memory hook
CHAUVINIST sounds like 'show vainest': a chauvinist shows vain pride in one group.
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