male-

prefix

Feminist form of mal-; used to associate men with negative things

Meanings

prefix
  1. derogatoryrarefeminismFeminist form of mal-; used to associate men with negative things

    Ignoring male-odorous patriarchal rituals and ceremonies, we celebrate New Sparks of Elemental Feminist Genius with our own festivals.

    1998, Mary Daly, Quintessence: Realizing the Archaic Future
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “male-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/male-.

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