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.

Antonyms

• misandry (“hatred for men”)
• philogyny (“love for women”)

See also

• androphilia