What is another word for maidism?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪdɪzəm] (IPA)

Synonyms for Maidism:

What are the hypernyms for Maidism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    gender inequality, subjugation of women, Household subjugation, Patriarchal oppression, Socio-cultural oppression, Unfair treatment of women in society.

Usage examples for Maidism

He supports her, and she has escaped the obloquy of old-maidism.
"Not Pretty, But Precious"
John Hay, et al.
There was one thing about her which excited much talk; I suppose it was only a piece of old-maidism.
"The Burial of the Guns"
Thomas Nelson Page
It was considered as carrying old-maidism to an extreme length.
"The Burial of the Guns"
Thomas Nelson Page

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