Definition

Noun: A man who holds and expresses the prejudiced belief that men are inherently superior to women, often resulting in discriminatory attitudes and behavior towards women.

Usage

This term is used to describe a man whose views and actions reflect a deep-seated bias against women, typically characterized by a belief in male dominance and female inferiority. It is a critical label applied to individuals who exhibit sexist attitudes.

Examples

• He was widely criticized as a male chauvinist for his comments that women were not suited for leadership roles.
• Her boss's male chauvinist attitude made the workplace environment uncomfortable for many female employees.
• The film's protagonist starts as a classic male chauvinist but learns to respect his female colleagues.

Advanced Usage

• "male chauvinist pig" (MCP): An intensified, more derogatory slang term for a man perceived as extremely and offensively chauvinistic.
  • His comment that a woman's place is in the kitchen revealed him to be a complete male chauvinist pig.

Variants and Related Words

• Chauvinist (noun): A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty and support for their own group, cause, or gender. While it can apply to any gender, it is often used synonymously with "male chauvinist."
• Chauvinistic (adjective): Describing attitudes or behavior characteristic of a chauvinist.
  • His chauvinistic remarks were met with disapproval.
• Chauvinism (noun): The ideology or practice of exhibiting such prejudiced belief.
  • The company's policies were rooted in institutional chauvinism.

Synonyms

• Sexist
• Misogynist (specifically denotes a man who hates women, which is a more extreme form of chauvinism)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To be stuck in the past": While not an idiom containing the target word, this phrase is often used to describe the outdated mindset of a male chauvinist.
  • With his views on gender roles, he seems stuck in the past.

Noun

1. a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women