anti-feminist

adjective

an·​ti-fem·​i·​nist ˌan-tē-ˈfe-mə-nist How to pronounce anti-feminist (audio)
ˌan-tī-
Synonyms of anti-feministnext
: opposed to feminism
… the obviously anti-feminist bias of these cultural and literary practices.—Kirk Combe
anti-feminism
ˌan-tē-ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce anti-feminist (audio)
ˌan-tī-
noun
The current of anti-feminism which developed in the newer religious orders … —Margaret W. Labarge
anti-feminist noun
… a publicly abusive faction of men's right advocates and anti-feminists … —Grant Barrett

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These anti-feminist arguments are not carbon copies of each other. — Ivana Greco, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026 If anything, the events that lead her down a life of anti-feminist advocacy are almost quotidian. — Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026 Today, anti-feminists hold powerful roles in Washington. — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026 Everyone wants to understand anti-feminist women. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-feminist

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-feminist was in 1900

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