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Chauvinist
01
a person who displays excessive and aggressive patriotism, often marked by fanatical devotion to their nation and hostility toward others
Examples
The chauvinist refused to acknowledge any faults in his country's policies.
His chauvinist rhetoric called for war against neighboring nations.
02
someone who strongly believes that their gender, race, country, or group is superior
Examples
He was labeled a chauvinist for insisting that men are naturally better leaders.
The group ’s leader was a chauvinist, always promoting his race as superior.
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