"wifeism" meaning in All languages combined

See wifeism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From wife + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|wife|ism}} wife + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wifeism (uncountable)
  1. (Nigeria, politics) A patriarchal societal tendency whereby women can only achieve things as the wives of men of rank. Tags: Nigeria, uncountable Categories (topical): Feminism, Politics Synonyms: wifism

Alternative forms

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