misogynoir

[ mi-soj-uh-nwar, mahy‐ ]

noun

1. the specific hatred, dislike, distrust, and prejudice directed toward Black women (often used attributively): The media’s erasure of the contributions of Black women to the project was called out as an instance of misogynoir.

   misogynoir attitudes and comments;

   The media’s erasure of the contributions of Black women to the project was called out as an instance of misogynoir.

Other Words From

• mi·sog·y·noir·is·tic [mi-soj-, uh, -nwa-, ris, -tik] adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogynoir¹

Blend of misogyny ( def ) and French noir “black”; coined in 2008 by queer feminist scholar Moya Bailey (born 1947)

Example Sentences

Soraya Nadia McDonald, the culture critic for the Undefeated, said Che practiced in “hideous, violent misogynoir.”

From Washington Post