sexist

sexist
/sek"sist/, adj.
1. pertaining to, involving, or fostering sexism: a sexist remark; sexist advertising.
n.
2. a person with sexist attitudes or behavior.
[1965-70; SEX + -IST, on the model of RACIST]

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