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Philogyny is fondness towards women, love or admiration for them.[1] It is the antonym of misogyny.
Cicero reports the word could be used in Greek philosophy to denote being over-fond of women, a disease comparable with the disease of misogyny.[2]
In addition, the other two connotations in terms of men are as follows: since the word "man" or, in Greek, "anér-andros" has its form as "andr-ia" in its word combination, Philandry is fondness towards men, whereas Misandry is the hatred of men.
Notes
- ^ Oxford English Dictionary
- ^ Quoted with full reference at misogyny.
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