Dictionary
chau•vin•ism
Pronunciation: (shō'vu-niz"um), [key]—
n.
1. zealous and aggressive patriotism or blind enthusiasm for military glory.
2. biased devotion to any group, attitude, or cause. Cf.
male chauvinism.Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.