1656, from Gk. misogynia, from misogynes "woman-hater," from miso-, comb. form of misos "hatred" (from misein "to hate") + gyne "woman" (see queen). Misogynist is first recorded 1620.
Main Entry: mi·sog·y·nist Pronunciation: m&-'säj-&-n&st Function: noun : one who hates women—compare MISANDRIST —misogynistadjective —mi·sog·y·ny/m&-'säj-&-nE/nounplural-nies