misandry

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Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as mis- (hatred) + -andry (men) by analogy with misogyny; compare the Ancient Greek μισανδρία (misandría), from μισέω (miséō, hate) + ἀνήρ (anḗr, man).

Pronunciation

  • enPR: mĭsănʹdri, IPA(key): /mɪˈsændɹi/

Noun

misandry (usually uncountable, plural misandries)

  1. Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men.
    Synonym: misandrism
    Antonym: philandry

Usage notes

  • A related concept is androphobia, the fear of men (or masculinity), but not necessarily hatred of them.
  • Sometimes confused with misanthropy (hatred of humanity).

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