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male chauvinism
noun
- the beliefs, attitudes, or behavior of male chauvinists (men who patronize, disparage, or otherwise denigrate females in the belief that they are inferior to males and thus deserving of less than equal treatment or benefit).
male chauvinism
noun
- the belief, held or alleged to be held by certain men, that men are inherently superior to women
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Derived Forms
- male chauvinist, nounadjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of male chauvinism1
First recorded in 1965–70
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Example Sentences
I became a feminist in the 1970s because I did not appreciate male chauvinism.
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