Arch-sexist

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who is extremely sexist.

    "Therefore, Bronte's utilization of Milton's heroic woman as a model for her feminist paradigm calls into question the notion of Milton as an arch-sexist developed by traditional male critics and perpetuated by Sandra Gilbert […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Extremely sexist.

    "She is little known throughout the state and those groups that could normally be expected to give impetus to her drive have been alienated by her obvious cuddling up to arch sexist and conservative Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo."

Example

More examples

"She is little known throughout the state and those groups that could normally be expected to give impetus to her drive have been alienated by her obvious cuddling up to arch sexist and conservative Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo."

Etymology

From arch- + sexist.

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