How Do You Spell CHAUVINS?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈə͡ʊvɪnz] (IPA)

The word "chauvins" is an uncommonly used plural of the noun "chauvin," which means an excessively patriotic and nationalistic person. The IPA phonetic transcription of "chauvins" is /ˈʃoʊ vɪnz/. The spelling reflects the French origin of the word, as it derives from the name of a French soldier, Nicolas Chauvin, who was known for his extreme loyalty to Napoleon Bonaparte. Despite its infrequent use, the term "chauvinism" has become a widely recognized term for excessive patriotism or nationalism.

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Common Misspellings for CHAUVINS

  • Chavis
  • chauvin
  • Cheuvin
  • xhauvins
  • vhauvins
  • fhauvins
  • dhauvins
  • cgauvins
  • cbauvins
  • cnauvins
  • cjauvins
  • cuauvins
  • cyauvins
  • chzuvins
  • chsuvins
  • chwuvins
  • chquvins
  • chayvins
  • chahvins
  • chajvins

Etymology of CHAUVINS

The word "chauvins" is derived from the French word "chauvin", which refers to an extreme form of excessive patriotism or nationalism. The term originated from the character Nicolas Chauvin, who was featured in plays performed after the French Revolution. Nicolas Chauvin was depicted as an excessively loyal and fervently patriotic soldier, often portrayed as comically blinded by his devotion to Napoleon Bonaparte. Over time, the term "chauvin" came to represent exaggerated or extreme nationalism and devotion to one's country, giving rise to the word "chauvins" as a noun referring to individuals displaying such characteristics.