Select the word that may be substituted for the given phrase.

One who hates the institution of marriage:

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misogynist

misanthrope

philanthropy

misogamist

answer is D.

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Concept: Already know from the hint that our word can be a noun which we infer that it begins with the Greek word misos which suggests to hate something. We observe that there are three words within the choices given to us that begin with misos. We shall individually analyze their meanings, Also, option 3 is wrong. Philanthropy means to push the welfare of people.
The misogynist means the one who hates the women and subjects them to prejudice. Thus, option 1 is an incorrect option as its meaning doesn't match the phrase given to us within the question.
The misanthrope means the one who hates humankind or strongly dislikes them. Thus, option 2 is an incorrect option as its meaning doesn't match the phrase given to us within the question.
The misogynist means the one who hates or is against the institution of marriage. ‘Gamist’ comes from the Greek word ‘games’ which means marriage. We observe that the meaning of misogynist matches the phrase given to us within the question.
Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

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