Meaning & Definition of word "Misogynist"

Misogynist

/mɪˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/

1. A person who harbors prejudice against women, exhibiting a dislike, contempt, or ingrained prejudice against women.
- Example: The article highlighted the misogynist attitudes prevalent in some online communities.
2. A person who engages in or supports systemic discrimination against women.
- Example: His misogynist views were evident in his comments about female colleagues.
3. A person who believes that men are superior to women.
- Example: Many consider him a misogynist due to his consistently derogatory remarks about women.

1. Characterized by a strong prejudice against women.
- Example: Her misogynist beliefs prevented her from treating female employees with respect.
2. Describing attitudes or behaviors that reflect prejudice against women.
- Example: The misogynist remarks made by the speaker caused an uproar in the audience.

From the Greek 'miso' meaning 'hatred' and 'gynē' meaning 'woman'.

misogynist attitude:

A mindset that promotes hatred or distrust of women.

misogynistic remarks:

Comments or statements that reflect a dislike or prejudice against women.

misogyny in media:

The portrayal of women in a negative or derogatory manner in various forms of media.

misogyny:

The hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

feminism:

The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

sexism:

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

Meaning: Man who hates women.

Example Sentence: He's such a misogynist, he thinks women shouldn't work.

Meaning: A guy who can't stand women having opinions.

Example Sentence: Don't listen to him; he's just a misogynist who doesn't think women should be in charge.