philogyny

phi·log·y·ny

[fi-loj-uh-nee]
noun
love of or liking for women.

Origin:
1745–55; < Greek philogynía. See philo-, gyny

phi·log·y·nist, noun
phi·log·y·nous, adjective
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philogyny (fɪˈlɒdʒɪnɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
rare Compare misogyny fondness for women
 
[C17: from Greek philogunia, from philo- + gunē woman]
 
phi'logynist
 
n
 
phi'logynous
 
adj

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