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misogynist

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈmɪzədʒɪnɪst// UK //mɪsˈɒdʒɪnˌɪst// misog·y·nist

n. a person who strongly dislikes or hates women. This person often believes that women are inferior to men.

n. a person who harbours or expresses a deep-seated prejudice against women. Often used to describe someone who holds traditional, often hostile, views regarding the roles and capabilities of women.


SIMPLE

He was accused of being a misogynist after his offensive comments.

CONTEXTUAL

The film was criticized for being a misogynist piece of work that portrayed women as weak and untrustworthy.

COMPLEX

Sociologists often debate whether a misogynist is simply a person with outdated views or someone who actively seeks to undermine the social and political progress of women.

Origin

From Ancient Greek μῑσογύνης (mīsogúnēs), from μῑσέω (mīséō, “I hate”) + γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”), equivalent to misogyny + -ist.

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