n.
A man whose behavior and attitude toward women indicate a belief that they are innately inferior to men.
malechauvinism male chauvinism n.| Dictionary: male chauvinist |
A man whose behavior and attitude toward women indicate a belief that they are innately inferior to men.
malechauvinism male chauvinism n.| Business Dictionary: Male Chauvinism |
Attitude of superiority or dominance by men over women, regardless of all factors being constant. A male chauvinist discriminates against women by applying stereotyped ideas. The term was first used in the United States in the 1960s by the feminist movement.
| WordNet: male chauvinism |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
Synonyms: chauvinism, antifeminism
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