effeminacy (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/
Definition
The possession of traits or qualities traditionally associated with women rather than men, often used in a critical or dated context.
Examples
Victorian literature often used the term effeminacy to criticize men who prioritized aesthetic refinement over physical labor.
He rejected the accusation of effeminacy, arguing that his sensitivity was a mark of emotional maturity.
The historical shift in gender norms has rendered many past accusations of effeminacy culturally obsolete.
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