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anti-feminine

adjective an·ti-fem·i·nine \ ˌan-tē-ˈfe-mə-nən , ˌan-tī- \

Definition of anti-feminine

: characterized by a deliberate or notable absence of femininity
  • anti-feminine behavior
  • an anti-feminine style of dress

First Known Use of anti-feminine

1840

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