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masculinist
[ mas-kyuh-lin-ist ]
adjective
- advocating for men’s rights, in opposition to feminism, and supporting traditional gender roles:
Nostalgia for a bygone era inspires core masculinist ideals of femininity and manliness.
- maintaining the superiority of men over women: masculinist and patriarchal bias in politics.
masculinist hiring practices;
masculinist and patriarchal bias in politics.
noun
- an advocate of men’s rights:
Masculinists are asking the police force to allocate resources specifically for male victims of domestic violence.
masculinist
/ ˈmæskjʊlɪst; ˈmæskjʊlɪnɪst /
noun
- an advocate of the rights of men
adjective
- of, characterized by, or relating to men's rights
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Other Words From
- mas·cu·lin·ism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of masculinist1
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