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misoginia

/mizoʤiˈni.a/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

misogyny

  • Hatred, dislike of, or prejudice against women

In a sentence

La misoginia online è un fenomeno purtroppo sempre più diffuso.

Online misogyny is unfortunately an increasingly widespread phenomenon.

Molti studiosi analizzano le radici culturali della misoginia nella società moderna.

Many scholars analyze the cultural roots of misogyny in modern society.

Non dobbiamo mai tollerare comportamenti basati sulla misoginia.

We must never tolerate behavior based on misogyny.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
misoginiafeminine · singular
misoginiefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Uncountable noun ending in -ia; plural 'misoginie' exists but is rarely used.

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