Philandry

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪləndri/

Definitions of philandry

noun the fondness or love for men

Example Sentences

A1 Philandry is the opposite of philogyny, which means a love for women.

A2 In some cultures, philandry is more common than philogyny.

B1 The concept of philandry has been studied by anthropologists to understand gender dynamics.

B2 Some societies have traditional practices that promote philandry over philogyny.

C1 Philandry can be seen as a form of gender equality in relationships.

C2 The history of philandry in different civilizations reveals interesting insights into social structures.

Examples of philandry in a Sentence

formal The study of philandry in different cultures reveals interesting patterns of behavior.

informal She accused him of philandry after discovering his numerous affairs.

slang I heard she's into philandry, always flirting with different guys.

figurative His philandry towards different hobbies makes it hard for him to commit to just one.

Grammatical Forms of philandry

• past tense: philandried
• plural: philandries
• comparative: more philandrous
• superlative: most philandrous
• present tense: philandries
• future tense: will philandry
• perfect tense: have philandried
• continuous tense: is philandrying
• singular: philandry
• positive degree: philandry
• infinitive: to philandry
• gerund: philandrying
• participle: philandried

Origin and Evolution of philandry

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'philandry' 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 word 'philandry' has evolved to also encompass the concept of female domination or control over men in romantic relationships.