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sexist

American  
[sek-sist] / ˈsɛk sɪst /

adjective

  1. relating to, involving, or fostering sexism, or attitudes and behavior toward someone based on the person's gender.

    a sexist remark;

    sexist advertising.

  2. relating to discrimination or devaluation based on a person's sex or gender, especially such discrimination directed against women.

    A sexist work culture contributes to restricted job opportunities for women.

  3. reflecting or exhibiting ingrained or institutionalized prejudice against women.

  4. reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women; misogynistic.

noun

  1. a person who has sexist attitudes or behaves in a sexist manner.

Etymology

Origin of sexist

First recorded in 1965–70; sex + -ist, on the model of racist ( def. )

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