Misogynist
/ˌmɪs.əˈdʒɪ.nɪst/noun
A person who dislikes, despises, or is prejudiced against women.
Did you know?The term 'misogynist' roots in Greek, where 'miso' means 'hate' and 'gynē' means 'woman', reflecting a historical contempt for femininity.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μῖσος (mīsos)
“hatred”
Ancient Greek
Greek
γυνή (gunē)
“woman”
19th Century
French
misogynie
“hatred of women”
Late 19th Century
English
misogynist
“a person who hates women, coined from Greek roots.”
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