Hatred of women. Contrast misandry.

A term used to describe women hating. It is sometimes used to describe sexism and sexist oppression.

Hatred of, or hostility toward, women.

hatred of women by either sex.

The hatred and oppression of women; sexism.

Misogyny (GA , RP ) is hatred or strong prejudice against women. The word comes from the Greek words μίσος (misos, "hatred") + γυνη (gunê, "woman"). Compared with anti-woman sexism or misandry (hatred or fear of, or strong prejudice against men), misogyny is termed by most feminist theories as a political ideology—similar to racism or antisemitism—that justifies and maintains the subordination of women by men.