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chauvinism (s) (noun), chauvinisms (pl)

1. Excessive patriotism or eagerness for national superiority; extreme nationalism: The senator's chauvinism make him intolerant of the needs of other countries.

Interestingly enough, the term chauvinism was first used by a Napoleonic soldier, Nicholas Chauvin, who turned out to be an extreme patriot during that time.

2. Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea: Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in many cultures around the world excessive or blind devotion to an organization.

excessive or blind devotion to an organization.

An excessive patriotism or supporting a war for one's nation.

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