misogynoir

mi·sog·y·noir

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mi-soj-uh-nwar, mahy‐]
- /mɪˈsɒdʒ əˌnwar, maɪ‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mi-soj-uh-nwar, mahy‐]
- /mɪˈsɒdʒ əˌnwar, maɪ‐/

Definition of misogynoir word

noun misogynoir the specific hatred, dislike, distrust, and prejudice directed toward black women (often used attributively): misogynoir attitudes and comments; The media’s erasure of the contributions of black women to the project was called out as an instance of misogynoir. 1

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Origin of misogynoir

First appearance:

before 2008

One of the 1% newest English words

blend of misogyny and French noir “black”; coined in 2008 by queer feminist scholar Moya Bailey

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misogynoir popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.