andromania
|an-dro-ma-ni-a|
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/ˌændroʊˈmeɪniə/
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/ˌandrəʊˈmeɪnɪə/
obsessive attraction to men
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andromania' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anēr, andros' meaning 'man' and 'mania' meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy'.
Historical Evolution
'andromania' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining the Greek roots for 'man' and 'madness', and has been used in English since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'madness or obsession for men', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an excessive or abnormal sexual attraction to men.
The patient was diagnosed with andromania by the psychiatrist.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 05:51