Definition of misogyny

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mi·sog·y·ny

-s

-n

) KEY

NOUN:

Hatred of women: "Every organized patriarchal religion works overtime to contribute its own brand of misogyny" (Robin Morgan).

ETYMOLOGY:
Greek msoguni : mso-, miso- + gun, woman ; see -gyny

OTHER FORMS:
miso·gynic (m

-j

k, -g

k) KEY (Adjective)

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