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androcentrism

an·dro·cen·tric
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-druh-sen-trik]
    • /ˌæn drəˈsɛn trɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-druh-sen-trik]
    • /ˌæn drəˈsɛn trɪk/

Definitions of androcentrism word

  • adjective androcentrism centered on, emphasizing, or dominated by males or masculine interests: an androcentric society; an androcentric religion. 1
  • noun androcentrism An ideological focus on males and men, and issues affecting them, possibly to the detriment of non-males. (Contrast with gynocentrism.). 1
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Origin of androcentrism

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; andro- + -centric, on the model of ethnocentric

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Parts of speech for Androcentrism

noun
adjective
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adverb
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androcentrism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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