Chauvinism
['ʃəʊv(ɪ)nɪz(ə)m] or ['ʃovɪ'nɪzəm]
Definition
(n.) Blind and absurd devotion to a fallen leader or an obsolete cause; hence, absurdly vainglorious or exaggerated patriotism.
Typist: Miguel
Definition
n. an absurdly extravagant pride in one's country with a corresponding contempt for foreign nations—the French equivalent of the Jingoism of London music-halls.—ns. Chau′vin Chau′vinist.—adj. Chauvinist′ic.
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