Chauvinism (noun)

1. Excessive or blind patriotism.
2. An attitude of superiority towards members of the opposite sex.

Origin:

From french chauvinisme, from nicolas chauvin, a soldier in napoleonic wars who was known for his excessive patriotism.

Examples:

1. The politician's speeches were filled with chauvinism and nationalistic rhetoric.
2. His chauvinism made it impossible for him to take criticism from women.
3. The company was accused of chauvinism for not promoting women to management positions.
4. The country's chauvinism made it hard for foreigners to integrate.
5. His chauvinism blinded him to the faults of his own country.