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Misogyny

nounPronunciation: /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ə.ni/

In Portuguese: Misoginia

What does “Misogyny” mean?

Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women that enforces patriarchal inequality and discrimination.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek misogynia, composed of misein (to hate) and gyne (woman). The word reached English in the 17th century through the Modern Latin form misogynia. It names a deep-rooted hostility or prejudice against women as a group, and belongs to the same formation as misandry, misanthropy, and other Greek compounds built on the verb misein.

Synonyms

  • sexism
  • antifeminism
  • woman-hating

Word family

  • misogynist
  • misogynistic
  • misogynous

Usage examples

  • This type of wordplay can result in misogyny.

Source editions

Where this entry comes from in the Agency editorial.

Words of the same theme

Stigmanoun
A mark of social disgrace, shame, or prejudice associated with a particular circumstance, trait, or behavior.
collective consciousnessnoun
The set of beliefs, ideas and feelings shared by the members of a society, which exists beyond any single person. By extension, what a community knows and repeats in common.
Agoranoun
A public open space in ancient Greek cities used for assemblies, commercial markets, and philosophical dialogue.
Allegiancenoun
Loyalty, commitment, or devoted obligation felt by an individual toward a nation, cause, sovereign, or athletic club. It creates emotional cohesion and enduring solidarity across social communities.
baronnoun
A member of the aristocracy, or an influential magnate exercising commanding power in a specific industry.
Benefactornoun
A person who supports, protects, or assists another individual through resources, rank, or mentorship.
Clausenoun
A distinct article or stipulation in a formal treaty, bill, or legal contract addressing a specific condition or obligation.
Corporativismnoun
The defence of the interests of a business class or professional group above the general interest, and the culture built around it. The word also names a political and economic system organized through corporations of employers, workers and professions.
Demagoguenoun
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than rational argument.
dystopianoun
An imagined state or society characterized by pervasive human suffering, totalitarian rule, or ecological ruin.
Extensionnoun
An educational program or institutional initiative that extends university resources, research, and expertise to the broader community.
honestioresnoun
The higher-ranking social class in the high Roman Empire that enjoyed privileged legal treatment, lighter criminal sentences, and exemption from torture.

Also from these editions: terms

syntheticadjective
Produced by artificial or chemical synthesis rather than originating from natural or organic processes.
Bottlenecknoun
A point of congestion or obstruction that impedes progress or restricts flow in a production or organizational system.
Engravedadjective
Carved, cut, or etched deeply into a hard surface such as metal, wood, or stone.
Flanknoun
The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip, or the lateral side of any military or structural formation.
Hermeneuticsnoun
The branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, especially of literary texts and philosophical works. It examines how meaning is mediated through linguistic context.
Impressionnoun
An indentation or mark produced on a surface by pressure, or an effect or feeling produced in someone's mind.
Monologuenoun
A prolonged talk or speech by one person, especially in a drama, conversation, or solo rhetorical presentation.
Naivetynoun
Lack of worldly experience, cynicism, or judgment; natural innocence, simplicity, and uncorrupted openness of mind.
Paradoxicaladjective
Seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, yet expressing a possible or underlying truth upon deeper investigation.
Relentlessadjective
Oppressively constant, unyielding, and refusing to abate in intensity, pace, or determination.
Subordinationnoun
The act of placing in a lower rank or secondary position, or the state of being subject to the authority of another.

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“Misogyny”. Agency Wiki, Agency Brasil. Published on November 11, 2026. https://www.agencybrasil.com/en/wiki/dictionary/misogyny