chauvinism
US
/ˈʃoʊvɪnɪzəm/
UK
/ˈʃəʊvɪnɪzəm/
Meaning
An exaggerated belief that your own group, country, or gender is superior to others.
अपने देश, समूह या लिंग को दूसरों से श्रेष्ठ मानने का बढ़ा-चढ़ा विश्वास या रवैया।
Examples
“The debate exposed his chauvinism when he dismissed women’s ideas.”
“National chauvinism can make people distrust other cultures.”
“Her chauvinistic remarks suggested that men were naturally better leaders.”
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Not natural: He is a male chauvinism.
Better: He is a male chauvinist.
Chauvinism names the attitude; chauvinist names a person who holds it.
Chauvinism रवैये का नाम है; यह रवैया रखने वाले व्यक्ति को chauvinist कहते हैं।
Not natural: Her chauvinism means she loves her country.
Better: Her patriotism means she loves her country.
Patriotism means love of country; chauvinism adds an exaggerated belief that one’s group is superior.
Patriotism का मतलब देश से प्यार है; chauvinism में अपने समूह को दूसरों से श्रेष्ठ मानने का भाव भी होता है।
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Patriotism is love of country; chauvinism suggests exaggerated pride and a belief that one’s group is superior.
Patriotism का मतलब देश से प्यार है; chauvinism में बढ़ा-चढ़ा गर्व और अपने समूह को श्रेष्ठ मानने का भाव होता है।