anti-women
|an-ti-wom-en|
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/ˌæntiˈwɪmɪn/
against women
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-women' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'women', referring to female individuals.
Historical Evolution
'anti-women' has been used in modern English to describe attitudes or actions that are against women.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against women', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or against women or women's rights.
The politician's anti-women policies were heavily criticized.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 23:01