Misogynist: meaning, definitions and examples
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misogynist
[ mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪst ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.