noun
misogynist
mih-SOJ-uhn-ihst
Misogynist (noun) means a person who hates or has strong prejudice against women. Example: “He was widely criticised for his misogynist jokes on live television.”
noun
1
A person who hates or has strong prejudice against women.
"He was widely criticised for his misogynist jokes on live television."
adj
1
Showing hatred of or prejudice against women.
"The forum was shut down after years of misogynist abuse toward female users."
How to use misogynist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that hates or looks down on women.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a self-proclaimed misogynist
misogynist attitudes
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Word forms
- Plural
- misogynists
- Comparative
- more misogynist
- Superlative
- most misogynist
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek misogynēs, from miseō ("I hate") + gynē ("woman").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “misogynist” mean?
The word “misogynist” means a person who hates or has strong prejudice against women. In plain terms, someone (or something) that hates or looks down on women.
How do you pronounce “misogynist”?
“Misogynist” is pronounced mih-SOJ-uhn-ihst (/mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “misogynist” in a sentence?
Here is “misogynist” used in a sentence: “He was widely criticised for his misogynist jokes on live television.”
What is another word for “misogynist”?
Words with a similar meaning to “misogynist” include misogyne, misogynistic, woman hater, woman-hater and womanhater.
What is the opposite of “misogynist”?
The opposite of “misogynist” — its antonyms — is philogynist.
What part of speech is “misogynist”?
Depending on how it is used, “misogynist” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “misogynist” come from?
The word “misogynist” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek misogynēs, from miseō ("I hate") + gynē ("woman").
How many meanings does “misogynist” have?
“Misogynist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who hates or has strong prejudice against women.
