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Definition of misogynoir

misogynoir

/mɪˌsɑːdʒɪˈnwɑːr/
mi · sog · y · noir
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misogynoir Lexical Profile

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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

misleadingness
miso
miso soup
misogynoir
misophonia
misophonic
misoprostol

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 Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misogynoir
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