noun
masculism
MAS-kyuh-liz-uhm
Masculism (noun) means Advocacy of men's rights. Example: “The group described itself as a masculism organisation focused on custody law.”
noun
1
Advocacy of men's rights.
"The group described itself as a masculism organisation focused on custody law."
"She wrote a paper comparing masculism with feminism."
"Supporters of masculism argue that men's issues are often overlooked."
2
Sexism that favours men over women.
"Critics accused the policy of reflecting masculism rather than fairness."
"The article examined masculism in workplace hiring practices."
"She called out the joke as an example of casual masculism."
How to use masculism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIt's about standing up for men's rights, or sometimes just favouring men unfairly.
When to use it
It is mainly used in social and political discussion rather than casual speech.
Memory tip
Notice it can be used both neutrally, for men's rights advocacy, and critically, for unfair bias toward men.
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Common pairings
masculism versus feminism
accused of masculism
a masculism movement
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Etymology
The word was formed within English from masculine and the suffix -ism, coined to stand opposite feminism. It shares its root with machismo.
Synonyms
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masculinism
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See all rhymes for 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.
What is the meaning of masculism?
"masculism" (noun) means advocacy of men's rights.
