manosphere
noun
man·o·sphere
ˈma-nə-ˌsfir 
: a network of websites, online forums, and other digital media typically characterized by anti-feminist and misogynistic views and the promotion of ultraconservative models of masculinity
—usually used with the
The most prominent groups in the manosphere include incels, Men's Rights Activists, pick-up artists and Men Going Their Own Way. Each subsection is complete with their own unique rhetoric, lexicon and methods of indoctrination …—
Velana Valdez
Velana ValdezIt also exposes how easily young men, seeking comfort in their computers, can be pulled into online spaces that normalize misogyny and rage; a pipeline enabled by a failure of tech policy. At the center of this danger lies the manosphere: a global network of influencers whose words can radicalize young men and channel their frustrations into violence.—Kevin Liverpool
—sometimes used before another nounKevin Liverpoolmanosphere podcasts/content/ideologies
… Manosphere influencers used social media algorithms to drive youth toward male-supremacy content …—Cora Jackson-Fossett
Cora Jackson-FossettExamples of manosphere in a Sentence
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But for all the manosphere poking and parodying, Kyle University isn’t solely there to gather laughs or generate comical confusion.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The experience taught me plenty about the silent men’s mental health crisis, and the people working to provide an antidote to the manosphere.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Even though a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in Texas in decades, Republicans are still making something of a bet that the smart play is a narrow appeal to the manosphere.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
Obviously, there’s a much bigger conversation right now about toxic masculinity and the manosphere that’s ongoing.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Again and manosphere movements.
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James Powel,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
While JoAnne recoils from Duncan’s machinations, her son Orson finally bottoms out in the supplement pit of the manosphere.
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Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
Across the manosphere, however, young people are told that before feminism ruined everything, women used to be cherished and pampered by their husbands.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s series about a teenager radicalized by the manosphere won four awards at the BAFTA ceremony on Sunday night.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The experience taught me plenty about the silent men’s mental health crisis, and the people working to provide an antidote to the manosphere.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Even though a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in Texas in decades, Republicans are still making something of a bet that the smart play is a narrow appeal to the manosphere.
—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
Obviously, there’s a much bigger conversation right now about toxic masculinity and the manosphere that’s ongoing.
—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Again and manosphere movements.
—
James Powel,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
While JoAnne recoils from Duncan’s machinations, her son Orson finally bottoms out in the supplement pit of the manosphere.
—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
Across the manosphere, however, young people are told that before feminism ruined everything, women used to be cherished and pampered by their husbands.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s series about a teenager radicalized by the manosphere won four awards at the BAFTA ceremony on Sunday night.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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“Manosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manosphere. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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