chauvinistic
adjective C2
Plain meaning
showing an unfair belief that your group, country, or gender is superior
Exam-register meaning
marked by aggressive or prejudiced loyalty to one group and contempt for others
In context
naturalHis chauvinistic jokes made several people uncomfortable.
examThe passage argues that chauvinistic nationalism can undermine democratic cooperation.
Common collocations
chauvinistic attitudechauvinistic nationalismchauvinistic remark
Watch out
Do not use chauvinistic for ordinary patriotism; it implies prejudice or superiority.
Word family
chauvinism (noun)chauvinist (noun/adjective)