as in nationalism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
their ingrained chauvinism has blinded them to their country's faults
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Recent Examples of chauvinism
American chauvinism and solipsism leads them to believe every country would love to join America.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Battling chauvinism within the surfing community - and debilitating injuries - Gabeira finally got her wave, at Nazare, estimated at 73.5 feet, a woman’s record.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s a lot of winking and smirking between the two of them, which defuses the crass chauvinism that guides the whole play.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2024
There was also the feud with Brooks Koepka, which smacked of chauvinism run amok.
—Dave Skretta, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Battling chauvinism within the surfing community - and debilitating injuries - Gabeira finally got her wave, at Nazare, estimated at 73.5 feet, a woman’s record.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s a lot of winking and smirking between the two of them, which defuses the crass chauvinism that guides the whole play.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2024
There was also the feud with Brooks Koepka, which smacked of chauvinism run amok.
—Dave Skretta, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chauvinism
Noun
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President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Mexican imports and threats of U.S. drone strikes on cartel targets have sparked a surge of nationalism here.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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President Trump’s tariffs on Mexican imports and threats of U.S. drone strikes on cartel targets have sparked a surge of nationalism here.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Some place a greater emphasis on universalist goals (like reducing climate change), others on communitarian or family values (like patriotism), others on individual freedom.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Founded in 1919 by veterans returning from World War I, the Legion’s mission is rooted in patriotism and community service.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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India's jingoism and war hysteria should be a source of serious concern for the world.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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As for the Russian soldiers, their remarks are a mix of jingoism and resignation.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Chauvinism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chauvinism. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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