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misogyny

Pronunciation: /mɪˈsɒdʒ(ə)ni/
Definition of misogyny

noun

[mass noun]
  • dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women:she felt she was struggling against thinly disguised misogyny

Derivatives

misogynous

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek misos 'hatred' + gunē 'woman'

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Definition of misogyny in the US English dictionary

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