sobenismo
sobenísmo with stress marks
chauvinism
Usage Note
Sobenismo is borrowed from Spanish 'chovinismo' — ultimately from Nicolas Chauvin's name — and refers to excessive or aggressive patriotism and, in modern usage, male chauvinism. It appears in political discourse, gender studies, and academic writing, but is too formal for casual conversation.
Examples
" Masama ang sobenismo. "
Natural Translation
Chauvinism is bad.
Literal Translation
Bad the chauvinism.
" Hindi maganda ang sobenismo sa lipunan. "
Natural Translation
Chauvinism is not good in society.
Literal Translation
Not good the chauvinism in society.
" Pinupuna ng mga iskolar ang sobenismo na sumisira sa pagkakapantay-pantay ng kalalakihan at kababaihan sa lipunan. "
Natural Translation
Scholars criticize the chauvinism that undermines the equality of men and women in society.
Literal Translation
Criticize the scholars the chauvinism that destroys the equality of men and women in society.
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