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- [shoh-vuh-nist]
- /ˈʃoʊ və nɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shoh-vuh-nist]
- /ˈʃoʊ və nɪst/
Definitions of chauvinists word
- noun chauvinists zealous and aggressive patriotism or blind enthusiasm for military glory. 1
- noun chauvinists biased devotion to any group, attitude, or cause: religious chauvinism. 1
- noun chauvinists the denigration, disparagement, and patronization of either sex based on the belief that one sex is inferior to the other and thus deserving of less than equal treatment or benefit. Compare male chauvinism. 1
- noun chauvinists Plural form of chauvinist. 1
- noun chauvinists plural of chauvinist. 0
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Origin of chauvinists
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < French chauvinisme, equivalent to chauvin jingo (named after N. Chauvin, a soldier in Napoleon's army noted for loud-mouthed patriotism) + -isme -ism
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Parts of speech for Chauvinists
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chauvinists popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chauvinists usage trend in Literature
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noun chauvinists
- dogmatists — Plural form of dogmatist.
- hawks — a medium-range, mobile U.S. surface-to-air missile system.
- jingoes — Plural form of jingo.
- loyalists — Plural form of loyalist.
- militarists — Plural form of militarist.
adjective chauvinists
- machos — Machismo.
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