Philandry

Philandry is fondness, love, or admiration towards men.[1][2] Its antonym is misandry. Philandry is not to be confused with androphilia, which is sexual attraction to men or masculinity (and whose antonym is androphobia).

Not to be confused with philanderer, having many sexual affairs, especially used for men.

The parallel Greek-based terms with respect to women (females) are philogyny for "fondness towards women" and misogyny for "hatred of women". Parallel terms for humanity in general are philanthropy and misanthropy.

See also
  • Philogyny
  • Love and hate (psychoanalytic concepts)

Notes
  1. "Philandry". Oxford English Dictionary (2nd revised ed.). Oxford University Press.
  2. "Philandry". WordNet. Princeton University. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
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