chauvinistic
Group 6Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for a particular cause, group, or gender GRE
Example in Context
The editorial condemned the politician's chauvinistic rhetoric, which critics said set back decades of progress on gender equality.
Synonyms
biasedprejudicedsexist
Etymology
An exaggerated loyalty to a group or cause, often at the expense of others.
- Chauvin (French) — excessive patriotism
Memory Aid
🏆Sounds like “show-vinistic”
If you’re SHOW-VINISTIC, you might think your team deserves a trophy just for showing up!
Visual Association
🚩A fan wearing team colors, screaming loudly while ignoring all other teams.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “chauvinistic” mean on the GRE?
chauvinistic (adjective) means “Displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for a particular cause, group, or gender”. The editorial condemned the politician's chauvinistic rhetoric, which critics said set back decades of progress on gender equality.
How to remember “chauvinistic” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “chauvinistic” sounds like “show-vinistic”. If you’re SHOW-VINISTIC, you might think your team deserves a trophy just for showing up!
What are synonyms for “chauvinistic”?
Common synonyms: biased, prejudiced, sexist.