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phallocentric

  • /ˌfalə(ʊ)ˈsɛntɹɪk/ UK

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From phallo- + -centric.

adjective more phallocentric · most phallocentric

  1. Focused on the phallus, especially as a symbol of male dominance; characterised by male attitudes, focused on men. His shame at what she might on the other hand perceive as his slimy phallocentric conduct toward her made it easier for him to avoid her, as well.

    Opposite: gynocentric

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adj Focus on the phallus or on a male point of view.

Españolfalocéntrico
Portuguêsfalocêntrico
Françaisphallocentrique
Italianofallocentrico

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"phallocentric." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/phallocentric. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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phallocentric. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/phallocentric

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"phallocentric." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/phallocentric.

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@misc{phallocentric_2026,
  title = {phallocentric},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/phallocentric},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}