Misogynist: meaning, definitions and examples

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misogynist

 

[ mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

social issue

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

Synonyms

chauvinist, sexist, woman-hater

Examples of usage

  • He was labeled a misogynist for his derogatory comments about women.
  • The author's misogynistic views were evident in his writings.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Showing or characterized by a hatred of women.

Synonyms

anti-feminist, chauvinistic, sexist

Examples of usage

  • His misogynist behavior towards his female colleagues was unacceptable.
  • The movie depicted a misogynistic society where women were oppressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "misogynist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misógino

🇮🇳 स्त्रीद्वेषी

🇩🇪 Frauenfeind

🇮🇩 misoginis

🇺🇦 мізогін

🇵🇱 mizogin

🇯🇵 女性嫌い

🇫🇷 misogyne

🇪🇸 misógino

🇹🇷 kadın düşmanı

🇰🇷 여성 혐오자

🇸🇦 كاره النساء

🇨🇿 misogyn

🇸🇰 mizogýn

🇨🇳 厌女症者

🇸🇮 mizogin

🇮🇸 kvenhatari

🇰🇿 әйелдерді жек көретін адам

🇬🇪 მიზოგინი

🇦🇿 qadın düşməni

🇲🇽 misógino

Etymology

The term 'misogynist' is derived from the Greek words 'misos' meaning 'hatred' and 'gyne' meaning 'woman'. The concept of misogyny has existed for centuries, with examples found in various cultures and societies. Misogyny often stems from deep-rooted beliefs and attitudes towards gender roles and women's rights.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,668 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.