misogamist

noun

mi·​sog·​a·​mist mə̇ˈsägəmə̇st How to pronounce misogamist (audio)
mīˈ-
plural -s
: one who hates marriage

Word History

Etymology

misogamy + -ist

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“Misogamist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misogamist. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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misogamist

noun
mi·​sog·​a·​mist
mə-ˈsäg-ə-məst
: one who hates marriage
misogamy
-ˈsäg-ə-mē
noun
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