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Definition of misogynoir

misogynoir

/mɪˌsɑːdʒɪˈnwɑːr/
mi · sog · y · noir
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• noun

1

Prejudice, hostility, or discrimination directed specifically against Black women, characterized by the intersection of racism and sexism.

Example

"The cultural critic published an extensive essay analyzing how the disproportionate media scrutiny faced by the Black actress was a textbook example of misogynoir."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike general misogyny or racism, misogynoir specifically describes the unique, compounded discrimination experienced by Black women at the intersection of race and gender.

• Rhymes for misogynoir

• Nearby Words

miso soup
misogynist
misogynistic
misogynoir
misogyny
misophonia
misophonic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 2010 by Black queer feminist scholar Moya Bailey, forming a portmanteau of 'misogyny' (hatred of women) and 'noir' (French for black).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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