androclinia

/ænˈdrɒklɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to the supposed suppression or concealment of the male sex in a population, often due to various societal factors.

“The historian studied androclinia in 19th-century Europe to understand the dynamics of population growth and demographic changes.”

Synonyms

  • population suppression
  • sex ratio imbalance

Antonyms

  • hyperandria
  • male dominance