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misogamy

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

noun

  1. hatred of marriage.

misogamy

/ mɪˈsɒɡəmɪ; maɪ- /

noun

  1. hatred of marriage

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Derived Forms

  • miˈsogamist, noun

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Other Words From

  • mis·o·gam·ic [mis-, uh, -, gam, -ik, mahy-s, uh, -], adjective
  • mi·soga·mist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of misogamy1

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

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Example Sentences

Philip, the cynic, enjoyed it greatly, thereby proving that a considerable portion of his misogamy was humbug.

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