chauvinism (noun): fanatical patriotism; belief that one\\'s group/cause is superior to all other groups/causes Vegetarians argue that man is chauvinistic in his belief that animals do not consciously feel the pain we humans do. **This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE. exaggerated or aggressive patriotism. synonyms: jingoism*, excessive patriotism*, blind patriotism*, excessive nationalism*, sectarianism*, isolationism*, excessive loyalty*, flag-waving, xenophobia*, racism*, racialism*, racial prejudice, ethnocentrism, ethnocentricity; partisanship, partiality, prejudice, bias, discrimination, intolerance, bigotry; male chauvinism, sexism*, misogyny à¦à¦¨à§à¦§ à¦¦à§à¦¶à¦¹à¦¿à¦¤à§à¦·à¦¿à¦¤à¦¾ chauvinism à¦à¦à§à¦° à¦à¦¾à¦¤à§à§à¦¤à¦¾à¦¬à¦¾à¦¦ chauvinism. a narrow-minded confidence in the supremacy of one\\'s own group or gender***.. Examples of Chauvinism in a sentence Despite the chauvinism of the male racers, Danica went on to become a successful racecar driver. Racial chauvinism has kept minorities out of the exclusive country club for many years. In the religious sect, chauvinism is one of the factors that prevents women from pursuing college degrees. Danielle speaks out against chauvinism that targets female construction workers like herself. Even today, women continue to experience chauvinism when they pursue careers that were once dominated by men.