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- [fem-uh-nist]
- /ˈfɛm ə nɪst/
- /ˌantɪfˈemɪnˌɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fem-uh-nist]
- /ˈfɛm ə nɪst/
Definitions of antifeminist word
- noun antifeminist a person, movement or action opposed to feminism 3
- adjective antifeminist relating to antifeminism 3
- adjective antifeminist advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men. 1
- noun antifeminist an advocate of such rights. 1
- noun antifeminist Antagonistic to feminism. 1
- noun antifeminist A person who is antagonistic to feminism. 0
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Origin of antifeminist
First appearance:
before 1852 One of the 32% newest English words
1852 (probably in the current sense, but possibly in the sense “feminine, womanly”); < Latin fēmina “woman” + English -ist; cf. French féministe
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Parts of speech for Antifeminist
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antifeminist popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
antifeminist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antifeminist
noun antifeminist
- misanthrope — a comedy (1666) by Molière.
- male chauvinist — a male who patronizes, disparages, or otherwise denigrates females in the belief that they are inferior to males and thus deserving of less than equal treatment or benefit.
- sexist — relating to, involving, or fostering sexism, or attitudes and behavior toward someone based on the person's gender: a sexist remark; sexist advertising.
- woman-hater — a person, especially a man, who dislikes women; misogynist.
- bigot — If you describe someone as a bigot, you mean that they are bigoted.
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