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Chauvinism vs Misogynist - What's the difference?

chauvinism | misogynist |

As nouns the difference between misogynist and chauvinism

is that misogynist is one who professes misogyny; a hater of women while chauvinism is excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.

chauvinism

English

Noun

(wikipedia chauvinism)
  • (pejorative) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
  • (pejorative) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.
  • Feminists say that male chauvinism is still prevalent in cultures worldwide.

    Synonyms

    * jingoism

    Derived terms

    * male chauvinist

    misogynist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.
  • One who displays prejudice against or looks down upon women.
  • Antonyms

    * philogynist

    References