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woman-worship

woman-worship

9.3
To admire and respect women very much
  • noun
  • /ˈwʊmənˌwɜrʃɪp/
  • Archaic
translation icon : veneración de la mujer
  • Some critics accused the movement of promoting woman-worship rather than genuine equality.

Examples

  • Her book explored the origins and social implications of woman-worship in different cultures.

  • His poem reflected a deep sense of woman-worship that resonated with many readers.

  • His woman-worship was evident in the way he treated her.

  • Many cultures practice woman-worship as part of their traditions.

  • Her book explored the cultural significance of woman-worship in various traditions around the world.

  • His poem expressed feelings of woman-worship, celebrating the strength and beauty of women.

  • Many societies have engaged in woman-worship, honoring women as symbols of life and creation.

Synonyms

gyneolatry
vswoman-worship
  • Formal
9.9

A very strong admiration of women that treats them as perfect

is general reverence or adoration rather than excessive worship

Antonyms

misogyny
  • Offensive
37 7.6

A strong dislike or hatred of women

woman hater
  • Offensive
2 8.1

A person who strongly dislikes women

How Devoted

worship
143 3.4
woman-worship
  • Archaic
9.3
adoration
16 3.4
infatuation
4 4.9
admiration
106 1.8

Surface Forms

woman-worship singular

Morphology

woman-worship = woman + worship (transparent) = woman + worship

The meaning is directly derivable from 'woman' + 'worship' as reverence specifically directed at women.

Etymology

The word woman-worship is made from the words woman and worship. Worship comes from an old English idea of 'worth-ship', meaning to show great respect, so woman-worship is the act of showing deep respect or strong love especially toward women.