gynoticianとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

Blend of gynecologist +‎ politician.

名詞

gynotician (複数形 gynoticians)

1. (US, politics, derogatory) A politician viewed as interfering with women's private medical decisions by lobbying for restrictions on abortion and/or contraception.
   • 2013, Karen Marotta, "Ohio gynoticians" [letter to the editor], Milford-Miami Advertiser, 17 July 2013, page A10:

     While we are left to decide in private what constitutes the end of life, the gynoticians of our state have decided that a heartbeat alone constitutes its beginning.

   • 2014, Katherine Gwynn, "Abortion access" [letter to the editor]", Lawrence Journal-World, 25 January 2014, page 9A:

     Millenials^[sic] believe Kansas "gynoticians" like Rep. Allan Rothlisberg should stop playing doctor when it comes to individuals' personal, private decisions.

   • 2015, Brian Yeh, "Bill would limit women’s say in reproduction" [letter to the editor], The Columbus Dispatch, 28 February 2015:

     Ohio’s self-styled “gynoticians” (politicians) are at it once again. In their neverending quest to chip away at a woman’s right to determine her own reproductive destiny, House Republicans have introduced House Bill 69 to unconstitutionally restrict access to a legal, safe and vital medical procedure in this state.