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    Where does the word Chauvinism come from?

    Question #58048. Asked by kokomania. (Jun 29 05 11:19 AM)


    lanfranco

    		From Nicholas Chauvin, a French soldier legendary for his devotion to Napoleon and the First Empire. The word now refers to fanatical patriotism or to a bigoted belief in the superiority of one's country, ethnic group, sex, etc.

    http://www.answers.com/chauvinism&r=67

    Jun 29 05, 12:00 PM
    bloomsby

    		Here's a link:

    http://www.answers.com/topic/chauvinism

    Jun 29 05, 1:52 PM

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