Definition of misogynist

misogynistnoun

người ghét phụ nữ

/mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪst//mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

The word "misogynist" originated in the 19th century, from the ancient Greek words μῖσος (mīsos), meaning hatred or contempt, and γυνή (gynē), meaning woman. The combination of these two roots resulted in a new term that literally translates to "hater of women" or "woman-hater". The term was first used in the 1840s by the French philosopher Jules Michelet in his book "De la Woman" ( about the history of women). It was later popularized in English-speaking countries by John Stuart Mill in his 1869 essay "The Subjection of Women", where he used the term to describe men who held prejudiced and hostile attitudes towards women, and advocated for their oppression and subordination in all aspects of life. Today, the term is widely used in various languages to describe individuals who express misogynistic views or behavior towards women.

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Example:
  • The speaker at the political rally was branded a misogynist after making derogatory comments about women's abilities in leadership positions.
  • The author's use of vulgar and demeaning language towards women in his articles has earned him a reputation as a misogynist.
  • The misogynist's rant on social media about women's clothing choices sparked a heated debate about online harassment.
  • The CEO's dismissive attitude towards female employees' career advancement has led some to label him a misogynist.
  • The misogynist's slurs and insults towards women in public over the years have left a lasting impact on his community's perception of him.
  • The misogynist's opposition to women's reproductive rights has been a contentious issue in recent political debates.
  • The disgraced politician's past remarks about women's intelligence and character have exposed him as a misogynist.
  • The misogynist's refusal to hire or promote women in his business has led to several allegations of discrimination and unfair practices.
  • The misogynist's belittling comments and actions towards women have been a source of disgust and disdain for many in the industry.
  • The misogynist's hostile behavior towards women has left a trail of broken relationships and damaged reputations in his wake.

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