Philandrist

Pronunciation: /fɪˈlændrɪst/

Definitions of philandrist

noun A person who hates or is prejudiced against men

Example Sentences

A1 A philandrist is someone who loves men.

A2 She was known as a philandrist because she preferred the company of men over women.

B1 The author's portrayal of the female character as a philandrist added depth to the story.

B2 Her reputation as a philandrist preceded her wherever she went.

C1 Despite being labeled a philandrist by some, she maintained that she simply enjoyed the company of men.

C2 The feminist writer was often accused of being a philandrist for her focus on male characters in her novels.

Examples of philandrist in a Sentence

formal The philanthropist was known for his generous donations to various charities.

informal My uncle is a philandrist who always goes out of his way to help others.

slang I heard that guy is a total philandrist, always looking out for his friends.

figurative Her love for humanity knows no bounds, she is a true philandrist.

Grammatical Forms of philandrist

• past tense: philandristed
• plural: philandrists
• comparative: more philandrist
• superlative: most philandrist
• present tense: philandrist
• future tense: will philandrist
• perfect tense: have philandristed
• continuous tense: is philandristing
• singular: philandrist
• positive degree: philandrist
• infinitive: to philandrist
• gerund: philandristing
• participle: philandristed

Origin and Evolution of philandrist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'philandrist' is derived from the Greek words 'philos' meaning loving and 'andros' meaning man.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a woman who loves or is fond of men, the term has evolved to also encompass negative connotations of misandry or hatred towards men.