male-dominated

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male-dominated (comparative more male-dominated, superlative most male-dominated)

  1. Where men, as opposed to women, are in control or form the majority.
    • 2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, →DOI, page 498:
      Reflective of a male-dominated society, there are only 48 senses relating to women.
    • 2020 July 1, Paul Stephen, “Vital Connections”, in Rail, page 41:
      Such a male-dominated environment is also likely to contribute to the lingering presence of an outdated belief that expressing feelings and demonstrating emotion is a sign of weakness, deterring some men from discussing their problems.

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