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misogyny

noun mi·sog·y·ny \mə-ˈsä-jə-nē\

Definition of MISOGYNY

: a hatred of women

— miso·gy·nic \ˌmi-sə-ˈji-nik, -ˈgī-\ adjective

— mi·sog·y·nist \mə-ˈsä-jə-nist\ noun or adjective

— mi·sog·y·nis·tic \mə-ˌsä-jə-ˈnis-tik\ adjective

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Origin of MISOGYNY

Greek misogynia, from misein to hate + gynē woman — more at queen

First Known Use: circa 1656

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Rhymes with MISOGYNY

androgyny, monogyny

Learn More About MISOGYNY

Spanish Central: Spanish translation of "misogyny"

Nglish: Translation of "misogyny" for Spanish speakers

Britannica English: Translation of "misogyny" for Arabic speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about "misogyny"

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