manosphere

American

[man-uh-sfeer] / ˈmæn əˌsfɪər /

noun

Digital Technology, Informal.

a loosely affiliated network of masculinist websites, blogs, and online forums.

Etymology

Origin of manosphere

First recorded in 2015–20; man ( def. ) + -o- ( def. ) + sphere ( def. )

Example Sentences

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While the manosphere discourages vulnerability, Khushal credits a "strong support system" and a focus on "empathy" for his own healing.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Today’s manosphere not only builds on this legacy but also presents something new.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

This part of the manosphere, called looksmaxxing, has even spread to my 16-year-old son’s liberal, private Los Angeles high school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The manosphere internet celebrity, born Braden Eric Peters, was taken into custody Thursday on a warrant issued by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, according to a Fort Lauderdale Police Department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

People talk about your audience as a kind of woke manosphere.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

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