Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gyny
Combining form
/ˈdʒɪni/
Definition
A combining form that denotes relation to women or the female sex.
Examples
- Gynecology – the branch of medicine dealing with the functions and diseases specific to women.
- Misogyny – the dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.
- Gynocentric – focused or centered on women, often to the exclusion of other genders.
Meaning
The term ‘gyny’ is derived from the Greek word ‘gynē’, which means ‘woman’. It is often used in compound words to refer to female characteristics or aspects of society involving women.
Synonyms
- Feminine
- Female
- Womanhood
