Antifeminist: meaning, definitions and examples
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antifeminist
[ ˌæntiˈfɛmənɪst ]
opposition to feminism
An antifeminist is someone who is against the principles and goals of feminism, often believing that women should not have equal rights or opportunities as men. Antifeminists typically reject the idea of gender equality and may actively work against feminist movements.
Synonyms
anti-feminist, feminism opponent
Examples of usage
- His antifeminist views were evident in his refusal to support equal pay for women.
- She was labeled as an antifeminist for her controversial statements about women's roles in society.
Translations
Translations of the word "antifeminist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antifeminista
🇮🇳 नारीवाद विरोधी
🇩🇪 antifeministisch
🇮🇩 antifeminis
🇺🇦 антифемініст
🇵🇱 antyfeministyczny
🇯🇵 反フェミニスト (hanfeminisuto)
🇫🇷 antiféministe
🇪🇸 antifeminista
🇹🇷 antifeminist
🇰🇷 반페미니스트 (banfeminiseuteu)
🇸🇦 مناهض للنسوية (munahad lil-niswiyya)
🇨🇿 antifeministický
🇸🇰 antifeministický
🇨🇳 反女权主义者 (fǎn nǚquán zhǔyì zhě)
🇸🇮 antifeminističen
🇮🇸 andfeminískur
🇰🇿 антифеминист
🇬🇪 ანტიფემინისტი (antifeministi)
🇦🇿 antifeminist
🇲🇽 antifeminista
Etymology
The term 'antifeminist' emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in response to the growing feminist movements advocating for women's rights. Antifeminists often viewed feminism as a threat to traditional gender roles and societal norms. While the term has evolved over time, it continues to be used to describe individuals or groups who oppose feminism and the pursuit of gender equality.