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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Early concerns about cost, environmental damage, and nationalism were widespread.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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According to a February poll from the Public Religion Research Institute, a majority of Republicans support or sympathize with Christian nationalism.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The last decade, however, has seen patriotism among Democrats plummet while the Republican figure has remained virtually unchanged.—
Paul du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Ignorant New Yorkers would benefit from visiting Little Havana for a better understanding of American values — patriotism and a deep sense of gratitude to live here.—
Luka Ladan,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
Noun
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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 15 Jul. 2025.
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