English Notes

Misogamist, misogynist, misandrist?

Misogamist = Hater of marriage [mis-uh-gam-ist] Misogynist = A person who dislikes or hates women [mi-soj-uh-nist] Misandrist = A person who dislikes or hates men [mis-an-drist] Connected words: Misogamy = dislike or aversion to marriage [mi-sog-uh-mee] Misogyny = dislike or hatred for women [mi-soj-uh-nee] Misandry = dislike or hatred for men [mis-an-dree] Similarly, Feminism = movement for recognition of the claims of women for rights ( legal, political, etc.) equal to those possessed by men. Sexism = prejudice or discrimination typically against women, on the basis of sex. Connected words: Feminist, Sexist.