chauvinism SHO-vuh-niz-uhm noun WS #8

excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or sex; exaggerated patriotism or aggressive nationalism; prejudice against women

1. His chauvinism was evident in the way he dismissed his female colleagues' ideas.
2. The politician's speech was filled with nationalistic chauvinism.
3. Workplace chauvinism continues to be an obstacle for gender equality.
4. The article criticized the chauvinism prevalent in certain sports cultures.
5. He was unaware of how his chauvinism affected his interactions with others.