gyneolatry
- noun
- /ˌɡaɪnəˈlætri/
- Formal
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ginecolatría
- His tendency toward gyneolatry often led him to idealize women instead of seeing them as equals.
Examples
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In some cultures, gyneolatry is deeply ingrained.
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The novel explores themes of gyneolatry and its implications.
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His tendency toward gyneolatry made genuine relationships difficult.
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Some critics described the poet’s work as a case of gyneolatry rather than feminism.
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The novel explores themes of gyneolatry in a patriarchal society.
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Some critics argued that the poet's focus on women was an example of gyneolatry, which overshadowed his feminist message.
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In certain communities, the practice of gyneolatry can result in unrealistic expectations of women.
Synonyms
To admire and respect women very much
Antonyms
How Reverent
Surface Forms
Morphology
gyneolatry = gyneo + latry
The elements are specialized Greek combining forms (gyneo- 'woman' and -latry 'worship') that are unlikely to be recognized by an average B1 learner, so the meaning cannot be reliably derived from familiar English base words.
Etymology
Gyneolatry comes from Greek parts gyne- ('woman') and -latry ('worship'), and you can see these parts in words like gynecology and idolatry. So it means the worship or very strong admiration of women.