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Definition of misogyny

misogyny

/mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/
mi · sog · y · ny
Adverb:misogynistically
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Plural:misogynies
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Adjective:misogynistic
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misogyny Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.

Example

"Her essay examined how systemic misogyny had historically excluded female scientists from academic recognition."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'misogyny' (hatred of women) with 'misandry' (hatred of men) or 'misanthropy' (hatred of humankind in general).

• Rhymes for misogyny

• Nearby Words

misogynist
misogynistic
misogynoir
misogyny
misophonia
misophonic
misoprostol

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Ancient Greek 'misogunia', formed from 'misos' (hatred) and 'gune' (woman).

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