chauvinist 1 of 2

as in nationalist
having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country wrote a history of World War II that was widely criticized for its chauvinist slant

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chauvinist

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noun

as in patriot
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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“Chauvinist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chauvinist. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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