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To: redpoll
Phallophobic might be a good word to invent for the bias

"Misandrist" is already in use.

Main Entry: mis·an·dry
Pronunciation: 'mi-"san-drE
Function: noun
Etymology: mis- (as in misanthropy) + andr- + 2-y
: a hatred of men
- mis·an·drist /-drist/ noun or adjective

It is appalling that more people don't know and use this word to describe such a commonly encountered form of bigotry. "Misandronist" is also used, but far less often.

251 posted on 08/04/2006 5:51:08 PM PDT by TChad
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To: TChad

Thanks for pointing out the word. I was looking for something that was a little more satirical based on the word "homophobic," which actually means "fear of humanity" or "fear of mankind." Still, I appreciate having a synonym available for my admittedly make-believe word.


266 posted on 08/04/2006 7:16:45 PM PDT by redpoll (redpoll)
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