Meaning & use

meninist

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A person who claims to advocate for men's rights, a term often used satirically or critically to mock exaggerated claims of male victimhood.

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The post was widely mocked as a meninist rant about so-called 'reverse sexism.'

Critics call him a meninist, arguing his arguments mock rather than support gender equality.

A note on using this word

"Meninist" is a blend of "men" and "feminist" that emerged online in the 2010s, most often used ironically or as a put-down.

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