misogamy

noun

: a hatred of marriage

Word History

Etymology

Greek misein to hate + English -gamy

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misogamy was circa 1656

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“Misogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misogamy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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