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chauvinist

/ˌʃoʊ.vɪˈnɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does chauvinist mean?

noun

A person who believes in or advocates the superiority of one's own sex, especially men, and who is often characterized by a lack of respect for women or other groups.

Example

"He was accused of being a chauvinist for not taking his wife's opinions seriously."

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