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philogyny [fɪˈlɒdʒɪnɪ]

n

Rare fondness for women Compare misogyny

[from Greek philogunia, from philo- + gunē woman]

philogynist n

philogynous adj

philogyny

a love of or liking for women. — philogynist, n. — philogynous, adj.

See also: Women

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Noun

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philogyny - admiration for women

admiration, esteem - a feeling of delighted approval and liking

misogynism, misogyny - hatred of women

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