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gynophobia

American

[gahy-nuh-foh-bee-uh, jahy-nuh-, jin-uh] / ˌgaɪ nəˈfoʊ bi ə, ˌdʒaɪ nə-, ˌdʒɪn ə /

Sometimes feminophobia or gynephobia

noun

an extreme fear or dislike of women.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

gynophobic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of gynophobia

First recorded in 1885–90; gyn(ec)o- + -phobia

Example Sentences

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If you can stomach it, circle back and talk to her about the suspicions of gynophobia.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2020

But one unrecognized and insidious force – one that some women will likely minimize or deny – is internalized gynophobia.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2016

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