Definition of Male chauvinism

1. Noun. Activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women.

Exact synonyms: Antifeminism, Chauvinism
Generic synonyms: Sexism
Derivative terms: Antifeminist, Chauvinist

Definition of Male chauvinism

1. Noun. A belief in the innate superiority of men over women. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Male Chauvinism

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maldigestion
maldison
maldistribution
maldonite
male-odour
male-patterned baldness
male-spirited
male aristocrat
male berry
male body
male bonding
male breast
male chauvinism (current term)
male chauvinist
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male chest
male child
male chromosome complement
male engyne
male erecticle dysfunction
male fern
male ferns

Literary usage of Male chauvinism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"But the terminology had its uses: - drew a deep breath and let fly with a hot blast of pure male chauvinism —Time. 27 Mar. 1950 male chauvinism was escaping ..."

2. The Health Gap: Beyond Pregnancy and Reproduction by Jennifer Kitts, Janet Hatcher Roberts (1996)
"This is a mans nature; male chauvinism. When a man sees a woman, he forgets about AIDS. No matter what problem arises, the man says: "I can bear it. ..."

3. Latin America Today by Pablo González Casanova (1993)
"male chauvinism is a cultural phenomenon, learned and transmitted. It can and it must change. The settlers are not just fighting for housing and vouchers ..."

4. Ansley J. Coale: An Autobiography by Ansley J. Coale (2000)
"Somewhat hesitantly she assented; he took her up and told his wife to give up her seat! An early introduction to Italian male chauvinism! ..."

5. Women in South African History: Basus'iimbokodo, Bawel'imilambo / They by Nomboniso Gasa (2008)
"... they are more likely to see exaggerated expressions of male chauvinism among their peers as stemming from the male sense of himself as powerless and ..."

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