chauvinism

This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying a blind, irrational, or aggressive devotion to a specific group. It describes a mindset where loyalty transforms into a sense of entitlement or superiority, often manifesting as prejudice against those outside the favored circle. While it can refer to extreme nationalism, in modern usage it is frequently associated with gender-based prejudice. Because it is an abstract concept representing a belief system or attitude, it is treated as an uncountable noun and does not take a plural form.