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misandry

Pronunciation: /mɪˈsandri/
Definition of misandry

noun

[mass noun]
  • dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against men (i.e. the male sex).

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek miso- 'hating' + anēr, andr- 'man', on the pattern of misogyny

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