CHAUVINISM

PRONUNCIATION: (SHO-vuh-niz-uhm)

MEANING: noun: The belief in the superiority of one’s country, group, gender, etc.

ETYMOLOGY: After Nicolas Chauvin, a legendary French soldier in Napoleon’s army, noted for his fanatical patriotism. The figure of Nicolas Chauvin was popularized in the play La Cocarde Tricolore by the Cogniard brothers. Earliest documented use: 1870
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ACHAUVINISM - belief in sneezing

COHAUVINISM - belief in doing things by halves, knowing that two halves makes a whole

CHAVINISM - belief in potato soup
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I sure hope Anu doesn't pick "Gerrymander" for tomorrow's word...