CHAUVINISTS Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

chauvinists

noun

plural of chauvinist

as in nationalists

one who shows excessive favoritism towards his or her country chauvinists who express their patriotism by plastering flag decals all over their cars

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Recent Examples of chauvinists There really are chauvinists out there. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 Sacco knows better than most that political chauvinists of all kinds can point to past moments of injury and humiliation to justify any current cruelty or authoritarian project—an especially powerful appeal when those historical injustices are real. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025

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nationalists

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Scottish nationalists believe support for independence is rising Scotland tried unsuccessfully to break away in 2014, with voters rejecting a referendum 55% to 45%.

— Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The plans to honor Mladić sparked a wave of criticism from the pro-European opposition in the country, but were welcomed by many nationalists.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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