womanthropeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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womanthrope (複数形 womanthropes)

1. (まれに, humorous) Someone who hates women; a misogynist.
   • 1895, Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest

     MISS PRISM: A misanthrope I can understand—a womanthrope, never!

   • 1924, E. F. Benson, David of King's

     "Crabtree's become a—a womanthrope," said Tommers. "No—a misowench. There's not been a fresh photo of ankles on his chimney-piece for months."

   • 2013, Courtney Milan, The Countess Conspiracy

     “No,” he told her. “Cheering is entirely beyond my capabilities.”
     “Oh, too bad.” Her tone was sympathetic, but her eyes were mocking. “I see now. You're a womanthrope.”
     He'd never heard the word before, but the meaning was all too clear.