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phallocentric

phal·lo·cen·trism
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fal-oh-sen-triz-uh m]
    • /ˌfæl oʊˈsɛn trɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fal-oh-sen-triz-uh m]
    • /ˌfæl oʊˈsɛn trɪz əm/

Definitions of phallocentric word

  • noun phallocentric a doctrine or belief centered on the phallus, especially a belief in the superiority of the male sex. 1
  • adjective phallocentric dominated by male attitudes 0
  • adjective phallocentric of or characterized by a particularly masculine mode of thought or behavior 0
  • adjective phallocentric dominated or controlled unduly by men 0
See all 4 definitions of phallocentric

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Origin of phallocentric

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Phallocentric

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Phallocentric

phallocentric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

phallocentric usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for phallocentric

adjective phallocentric

  • gynocentric — Centered on or concerned exclusively with women; taking a female (or specifically a feminist) point of view.
Just one Antonym for phallocentric

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