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CHAUVINISTIC

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Fanatically patriotic

Synonyms:

chauvinistic; flag-waving; jingoistic; nationalistic; superpatriotic; ultranationalistic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

loyal; patriotic (inspired by love for your country)

Derivation:

chauvinism (fanatical patriotism)

chauvinist (an extreme bellicose nationalist)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to persons convinced of the superiority of their own gender or kind

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

chauvinist (an extreme bellicose nationalist)

Derivation:

chauvinist (a person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind)

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