chauvinism Synonym

jingoism - nationalism - bigotry - prejudice - bias - xenophobia - sexism - misogyny - male supremacy - male dominance - male superiority - male bias

Chauvinism is a strongly biased belief in the superiority of one’s own group, identity, or nation over others. It often involves exaggerated or aggressive patriotism, or the conviction that one’s own gender, culture, or social group is inherently better and more deserving of power or respect. Chauvinism typically leads to dismissive or hostile attitudes toward those seen as outsiders or inferiors. In modern usage, the term is frequently associated with male chauvinism, referring to beliefs and behaviors that portray men as superior to women and that support unequal treatment in social, professional, or private contexts.