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Definition of manhater

manhater

/ˈmænˌheɪtər/
man · hat · er
Plural:manhaters
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Adjective:man-hating
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manhater Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, especially a woman, who dislikes, distrusts, or is prejudiced against men.

Example

"Critics unfairly labeled the outspoken author a manhater simply because her novel focused on female independence."

2

A person who dislikes or distrusts humankind in general and avoids human society.

Example

"In classic literature, the reclusive protagonist is initially portrayed as a bitter manhater before finding redemption."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary usage, "manhater" almost exclusively refers to someone who hates males (a misandrist), often used pejoratively, whereas in older or literary contexts it could refer to a hater of humankind (a misanthrope).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manhater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manhater
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