Definition of Chauvinism

a narrow-minded confidence in the supremacy of one’s own group or gender

Examples of Chauvinism in a sentence

Despite the chauvinism of the male racers, Danica went on to become a successful racecar driver.  🔊

Racial chauvinism has kept minorities out of the exclusive country club for many years.  🔊

In the religious sect, chauvinism is one of the factors that prevents women from pursuing college degrees.  🔊

Danielle speaks out against chauvinism that targets female construction workers like herself.  🔊

Even today, women continue to experience chauvinism when they pursue careers that were once dominated by men.  🔊

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