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Chauvinism

Noun

1. Excessive or biased patriotism, often accompanied by an overbearing belief in the superiority of one's own country.

Sample sentence: The political leader's chauvinism led to strained relations with neighboring nations.

Noun

2. Prejudiced, unreasoning devotion or support to one's own sex, gender, or group, often accompanied by a belief in the inherent superiority of that group.

Sample sentence: The company's male chauvinism was evident in their hiring practices, favoring men over equally qualified women.

Noun

3. A belief in the superiority of one's own traits, ideas, or culture over others, accompanied by a disdainful attitude towards those who differ.

Sample sentence: Some individuals exhibit religious chauvinism, dismissing other faiths as inferior.

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