anti-feminine

adjective

an·​ti-fem·​i·​nine ˌan-tē-ˈfe-mə-nən How to pronounce anti-feminine (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: characterized by a deliberate or notable absence of femininity
anti-feminine behavior
an anti-feminine style of dress

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-feminine was in 1840

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Cite this Entry

“Anti-feminine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-feminine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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