masculism
1 synonym and 1 antonym for masculism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Advocacy of men's rights.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
masculinism
Antonyms
How to use masculism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
masculism versus feminism
accused of masculism
a masculism movement
It is mainly used in social and political discussion rather than casual speech.
Etymology
The word was formed within English from masculine and the suffix -ism, coined to stand opposite feminism. It shares its root with machismo.
Full origin of masculism →Frequently asked questions
What does masculism mean?
It refers to advocacy for men's rights, and is also used to describe sexism that favours men.
Is masculism the opposite of feminism?
It is often presented as a counterpart to feminism, focused on men's issues rather than women's.
What is another word for masculism?
Masculinism is used as a close synonym for the same idea.
