gynophobia

American  

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

Sometimes feminophobia or gynephobia

noun

1. an extreme fear or dislike of women.

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Other Word Forms

• gynophobic adjective

Etymology

Origin of gynophobia

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

Example Sentences

In the minds of Clinton supporters, “nasty” is no longer a description of behavior but a stand against gynophobia, a rallying car for strong womanhood.

From Washington Post

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

From Salon