Useful english dictionary. 2012.
chau´vin|is´ti|cal|ly — chau|vin|is|tic «SHOH vuh NIHS tihk», adjective. of chauvinists; characterized by chauvinism: »They [New Yorkers are nearly as chauvinistic as Texans (Harper s). Russia and China blame each other for being “chauvinistic” (Saturday Review).… … Useful english dictionary
chau|vin|is|tic — «SHOH vuh NIHS tihk», adjective. of chauvinists; characterized by chauvinism: »They [New Yorkers are nearly as chauvinistic as Texans (Harper s). Russia and China blame each other for being “chauvinistic” (Saturday Review). SYNONYM(S): jingoistic … Useful english dictionary
chau|vin|ism — «SHOH vuh nihz uhm», noun. 1. boastful, warlike patriotism; unreasoning enthusiasm for the military glory of one s country; jingoism. 2. Figurative. an excessive enthusiasm for one s sex, race, or group: »We have been living in a fool s paradise… … Useful english dictionary
chau|vin|ist — «SHOH vuh nihst», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a boastful, warlike person; unreasoning patriot: »The thing is that American art is worth buying. I m a terrific chauvinist about it (New Yorker). SYNONYM(S): jingo. 2. Figurative. a person excessively… … Useful english dictionary
chau·vin·ism — /ˈʃoʊvəˌnızəm/ noun [noncount] disapproving 1 : an attitude that the members of your own sex are always better than those of the opposite sex male chauvinism [=a belief that men are superior to women] 2 : the belief that your country, race, etc … Useful english dictionary
chau·vin·ist — … Useful english dictionary
chau — chau·cer·ism; chau·dron; chau·ki·dar; chau·li·o·don·ti·dae; chau·mer; chau·tau·qua; chau·tau·quan; mun·chau·sen; mun·chau·sen·ism; chau·ce·ri·an; chau·vin·ism; chau·vin·ist; chau·vin·is·tic; chau·vin·is·ti·cal·ly; … English syllables
vin — al·e·vin; ali·vin·cu·lar; an·thra·fla·vin; ari·bo·fla·vin·o·sis; cal·vin·ism; cal·vin·ize; car·lo·vin·gi·an; cha·vin; di·vin·a·to·ry; di·vin·i·fy; di·vin·i·ty; di·vin·i·ty·ship; fla·vin; gar·de·vin; gris·eo·ful·vin; hep·a·to·fla·vin;… … English syllables
chauvinist — chau|vin|ist [ ʃouvınıst ] noun count someone who believes that their own country, race, sex, or group is better than any other. This word is used especially about men and their attitude toward women. ╾ chau|vin|ism noun uncount ╾ chau|vin|ist… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
chauvinism — chau•vin•ism [[t]ˈʃoʊ vəˌnɪz əm[/t]] n. 1) gov zealous and aggressive patriotism or blind enthusiasm for military glory 2) cvb biased devotion to any group, attitude, or cause • Etymology: 1865–70; < F chauvinisme < chauvin jingo (after N.… … From formal English to slang
