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Chauvinistic

Definition:

Adjective

1. Displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own gender, group, or country.

2. Characterized by an attitude of superiority or dominance over others based on gender, group, or country.

Sense:

Noun

1. A person who exhibits chauvinistic behavior or attitudes.

Usage:

1. She found his chauvinistic comments offensive and disrespectful.

2. The company's hiring practices were criticized for being chauvinistic, favoring men over equally qualified women.

3. The local soccer team has a chauvinistic fanbase that supports them no matter what.

4. He refused to listen to her opinions, displaying a chauvinistic attitude.

Sample Sentences:

1. The politician's chauvinistic rhetoric appealed to a certain group of supporters.

2. Despite advancements in gender equality, chauvinistic attitudes still persist in some communities.

3. Some men may unknowingly engage in chauvinistic behavior, perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

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