philogyny

(fɪˈlɒdʒɪnɪ)

rare fondness for women. Compare misogyny

[C17: from Greek philogunia, from philo- + gunē woman]

phiˈlogynist n

phiˈlogynous adj

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philogyny

a love of or liking for women. — philogynist, n. — philogynous, adj.

See also: Women

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philogyny - admiration for women

admiration, esteem - a feeling of delighted approval and liking

misogynism, misogyny - hatred of women

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