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chauvinism Synonyms

Another word for chauvinism

Choosing another word for chauvinism depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Undue partiality or attachment to a particular group or cause to which one belongs, especially a prejudiced belief in the superiority of one's own gender.

Usage Example

"She challenged the lingering sexism in the corporate boardroom by advocating for transparent promotion criteria."

Strong
sexism
bigotry
partisanship
sectarianism
prejudice

• noun (Context 2)

Exaggerated, aggressive, or fanatical patriotism and a belligerent belief in national superiority.

Usage Example

"The historian warned that uncritical jingoism can blind a nation to its own diplomatic missteps."

Strongest
jingoism
ultranationalism
Strong
ethnocentrism
xenophobia

Opposites of chauvinism

The opposite of chauvinism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

egalitarianism
cosmopolitanism
internationalism
impartiality
tolerance
See all opposites of chauvinism

• Nearby Words

chattiness
chatty
chauffeur
chauvinism
chauvinist
chav
chaya

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chauvinism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chauvinism
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