"philandry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined from Ancient Greek φιλέω (philéō, “I love”) + ἀνδρός (andrós), genitive of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”), equivalent to phil- + -andry. Compare philander. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|φιλέω||I love}} Ancient Greek φιλέω (philéō, “I love”), {{af|en|phil-|-andry}} phil- + -andry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} philandry (uncountable)
  1. A love of, or fondness for, men. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Male Related terms: androphilia
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      "english": "hatred for men",
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