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antifeminism

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an·ti·fem·i·nist  (nt-fm-nst, nt-)
adj.
Characterized by ideas or behavior reflecting a disbelief in the economic, political, and social equality of the sexes.
anti·femi·nism n.
anti·femi·nist n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.antifeminismantifeminism - activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
male chauvinism, chauvinism
sexism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
Translations
antifeminism [ˌæntɪˈfemɪnɪzəm] N → antifeminismo m


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