gynophobia

or gyn·e·pho·bi·a

[ gahy-nuh-foh-bee-uh, jahy-nuh-, jin-uh ]

noun

1. an extreme fear or dislike of women.

Other Words From

• gyn·o·pho·bic adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gynophobia¹

First recorded in 1885–90; gyn(ec)o- + -phobia

Example Sentences

In the minds of Clinton supporters, “nasty” is no longer a description of behavior but a stand against gynophobia, a rallying car for strong womanhood.

From Washington Post

But one unrecognized and insidious force – one that some women will likely minimize or deny – is internalized gynophobia.

From Salon