philandry

English

Etymology

Coined from the Ancient Greek roots φιλέω (philéō, “I love”) + ἀνδρός (andrós), genitive of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Compare philander.

Noun

philandry (uncountable)

  1. A love of, or fondness for, men.
    • 2014, Troy Mckenzie, WOMEN'S WORTH, PRICELESS, pages 111-112:
      If a man is philogynous towards his partner, she is more than likely to denote her philandry of fondness, love, or admiration for him.

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