male-dominated
UK: ˌmeɪl ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪd | US: ˌmeɪl ˈdɑːmɪneɪtɪd
adj. controlled or influenced predominantly by men
adj. characterized by a majority or dominance of male participants or perspectives
The word combines "male," from Old French "masle" (Latin "masculus," meaning "male"), with "dominate," from Latin "dominatus" (past participle of "dominari," meaning "to rule or control"). The suffix "-ed" turns the verb into an adjective, describing a state of being controlled by males. The term reflects societal structures where power or representation skews heavily toward men.
The tech industry has long been criticized as a male-dominated field.
She broke barriers in a male-dominated profession by becoming the first female CEO.
The conference aimed to address gender imbalance in male-dominated academic disciplines.
Historically, politics was a male-dominated arena, but this is gradually changing.
The study revealed systemic biases in male-dominated corporate cultures.