chauvinism

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Now referring to sexism, this -ism comes from possibly fictitious, sternly traditional French soldier Nicholas chauvinism $800 DJ WORD ORIGINS 2021-01-20 #8318
This -ism named for a legendary soldier devoted to Napoleon can mean the belief that one's gender is superior chauvinism $200 J EPONYMS 2011-12-29 #6279
From French soldier Nicolas Chauvin, who was steadfastly, loyal to Napoleon chauvinism $100 J WORD ORIGINS 1985-03-04 #126
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