misogamy

[ mi-sog-uh-mee, mahy- ]

noun
  1. hatred of marriage.

Origin of misogamy

1
First recorded in 1650–60; miso- + -gamy

Other words from misogamy

  • mis·o·gam·ic [mis-uh-gam-ik, mahy-suh-], /ˌmɪs əˈgæm ɪk, ˌmaɪ sə-/, adjective
  • mi·sog·a·mist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for misogamy

misogamy

/ (mɪˈsɒɡəmɪ, maɪ-) /


noun
  1. hatred of marriage

Derived forms of misogamy

  • misogamist, noun

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