Misandry

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: mÄ­sănʹdri, IPA: /mᵻˈsandɹi/
• US enPR: mÉ™sănʹdri, IPA: /mɪˈsændɹi/

Origin

Formed in the late 19th century as -("hatred") + andry("men") + - by analogy with misogyny; compare the Ancient Greek μισανδρία, from μισέω (miseō, "hate") + ἀνήρ (anēr, "man").

Full definition of misandry

Noun

1. The hatred of, pathological aversion to, or prejudice against men.

Usage notes

A related concept is androphobia, the fear of men, but not necessarily hatred of them. Sometimes confused with misanthropy ("hatred of humanity").

Synonyms

• misandrism

Antonyms

• philandry (the love or fondness for men)
• misogyny (hatred for women)

Derived terms

• misandric, misandrist