chauvinism

1. n. Blind and absurd devotion to a fallen leader or an obsolete cause; hence, absurdly vainglorious or exaggerated patriotism. Source: opted

2. n. fanatical patriotism Source: wordnet

3. n. activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women Source: wordnet

4. Blind and absurd devotion to a fallen leader or an obsolete cause; hence, absurdly vainglorious or exaggerated patriotism. -- Chau"vin*ist, n. -- Chau`vin*is"tic (, a. Note: To have a generous belief in the greatness of one's country is not chauvinism. It is the character of the latter quality to be wildly extravagant, to be fretful and childish and silly, to resent a doubt as an insult, and to offend by its very frankness. Prof. H. Tuttle. Source: webster

5. Blind and absurd devotion to a fallen leader or an obsoletecause; hence, absurdly vainglorious or exaggerated patriotism.-- Chau"vin*ist, n.-- Chau`vin*is"tic (, a. Source: adambom

6. n:100 n. fanatical patriotism Source: ecdict

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