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male-focused

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/meɪl ˈfoʊkəst/

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/meɪl ˈfəʊkəst/

centered on males

Etymology
Etymology Information

'male-focused' originates from the combination of 'male' and 'focus,' where 'male' refers to the gender and 'focus' means 'center of interest or activity.'

Historical Evolution

The term 'focus' comes from the Latin word 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' which evolved to mean 'center of activity.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'focus' meant 'hearth,' but over time it evolved to mean 'center of interest or activity,' and in combination with 'male,' it denotes a focus on males.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated or centered on males, often to the exclusion or detriment of females.

The company's policies are often criticized for being male-focused.

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Last updated: 2025/02/08 06:45