chauvinistic
UK: ˌʃəʊvɪˈnɪstɪk | US: ˌʃoʊvɪˈnɪstɪk
adj. exhibiting excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender, often with contempt for others
adj. characterized by exaggerated patriotism or blind enthusiasm
chauvinistic = chauvin<excessive patriotism> + ist<agent noun suffix> + ic<adjective suffix>
- chauvin: Derived from Nicolas Chauvin, a fictional French soldier in 19th-century satires, symbolizing extreme nationalism.
- ist: Suffix denoting a person associated with a belief or practice (e.g., "feminist").
- ic: Adjective-forming suffix indicating "pertaining to" (e.g., "heroic").
Etymology Origin:
The term traces back to Nicolas Chauvin, a caricatured figure in French plays who embodied absurdly exaggerated patriotism. Over time, "chauvinism" expanded beyond nationalism to describe any biased, aggressive loyalty (e.g., "male chauvinism"). The suffix "-istic" reinforces the adjective form, emphasizing dogmatic behavior.
His chauvinistic remarks about women sparked outrage at the conference.
The politician’s chauvinistic rhetoric alienated international allies.
She criticized the film’s chauvinistic portrayal of historical events.
Chauvinistic attitudes in the workplace hinder diversity and inclusion.
The debate exposed his chauvinistic disregard for opposing viewpoints.