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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Disparaging, patronizing, discriminatory or abusive speech or behavior by males toward females stemming from a belief that males are superior to females and females therefore worthy of less respect and inferior treatment. A form of sexism.
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- noun A belief in the innate
superiority ofmen overwomen .
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- noun activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
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