CHAUVINIST Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

chauvinist 1 of 2

adjective

as in nationalist

having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country wrote a history of World War II that was widely criticized for its chauvinist slant

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chauvinist

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noun

as in patriot

one who shows excessive favoritism towards his or her country chauvinists who express their patriotism by plastering flag decals all over their cars

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chauvinist

Adjective

By rights, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, should be a nationalist hero.

Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025
This is especially critical with a presidential election in May, where his party's candidate is expected to face stiff competition from a nationalist opposition contender.

Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

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