noun /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm,ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪzm̩,ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/
Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in cultures worldwide.
b) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to ones own particular group, cause, or idea.
See Also: chauvinist
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