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Misandry (noun) means a strong dislike, scorn, or bias against men.

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A strong dislike, scorn, or bias against men.

"The scenework proves unsuccessful when Carmichael recalls not the source of her misandry but another episode of overacting, that of castratively biting off the moustache of an amorous man." — Leslie H. Abramson, Hitchcock & the Anxiety of Authorship (2016)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from mis- (“hatred”) and -andry (“men”), on the pattern of misogyny; compare Ancient Greek μισανδρία (misandría), from μισέω (miséō, “hate”) and ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).

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What is the meaning of misandry?

"misandry" (noun) means a strong dislike, scorn, or bias against men.