Chauvinistic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈshō-və-ˌni-zəm/ (noun) /ˌnän-ˌshō-və-ˈni-stik/ (adjective) chau·vin·ism

Meaning & Definition of Chauvinistic

Chauvinistic (noun)

  1. an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex; also, behavior expressive of such an attitude
  2. undue partiality or attachment to a group or place to which one belongs or has belonged
  3. excessive or blind patriotism

Chauvinistic (adjective)

  1. not engaging in or characterized by chauvinism, not chauvinistic

Chauvinistic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country

    "other nations were decidedly irked by the media's chauvinistic coverage of the Olympic Games"

    similar: chauvinist, jingoist, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic, superpatriotic
    related: spread-eagle, loyal, patriotic, anti-foreign, anti-immigrant, nativist, nativistic, xenophobic
    near: internationalist

Related Entry: Chauvinism (noun)

Chauvinism is a different word from Chauvinistic. The synonyms below are for chauvinism, not for chauvinistic.

  1. excessive favoritism towards one's own country

    "their ingrained chauvinism has blinded them to their country's faults"

    similar: jingoism, nationalism, superpatriotism
    related: loyalty, patriotism, nativism, xenophobia
    near: cosmopolitanism, globalism, internationalism

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chauvinistic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chauvinistic:

chauvinist, jingoist, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic, superpatriotic

Related Words for Chauvinistic

spread-eagle, loyal, patriotic, anti-foreign, anti-immigrant, nativist, nativistic, xenophobic

Near Antonyms of Chauvinistic

internationalist

Word Forms of Chauvinistic

Derived words: chauvinist (noun or adjective), chauvinistic (adjective), chauvinistically (adverb), non-chauvinist (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Chauvinistic

French chauvinisme, from Nicolas Chauvin, character noted for his excessive patriotism and devotion to Napoleon in Théodore and Hippolyte Cogniard's play La Cocarde tricolore (1831)

First known use: 1851

Words & Phrases Containing Chauvinistic

non-chauvinistic

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauvinistic

What does "Chauvinistic" mean?

"Chauvinistic" means an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex; also, behavior expressive of such an attitude. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex; also, behavior expressive of such an attitude.

What is another word for "Chauvinistic"?

Other words for "Chauvinistic" include chauvinist, jingoist, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic and superpatriotic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chauvinistic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chauvinistic"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chauvinistic". Common alternatives include chauvinist, jingoist, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic and superpatriotic.

How do you use "Chauvinistic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chauvinistic" in a sentence: "other nations were decidedly irked by the media's chauvinistic coverage of the Olympic Games".

Is "Chauvinistic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chauvinistic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Chauvinistic"?

"Chauvinistic" is pronounced /ˈshō-və-ˌni-zəm/ as a noun and /ˌnän-ˌshō-və-ˈni-stik/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as chau·vin·ism.

What is the origin of the word "Chauvinistic"?

"Chauvinistic" comes from French chauvinisme, from Nicolas Chauvin, character noted for his excessive patriotism and devotion to Napoleon in Théodore and Hippolyte Cogniard's play La Cocarde tricolore (1831). First known use: 1851.

What is another word for "Chauvinistic" meaning "having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country"?

When "Chauvinistic" (adjective) means having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country, synonyms include chauvinist, jingoist, jingoistic, nationalist, nationalistic and superpatriotic.