forbidden words: male dominated
This is one of the terms you can’t say in the Trump Regime. See a comprehensive list at the Forbidden Words Project.
male
male¹, adj
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having or relating to a gender identity that corresponds to a complex, variable set of social and cultural roles, traits, and behaviors assigned to people of the sex that typically produces sperm cells.
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Biology. of, relating to, or being an animal or human of the sex or sexual phase that normally produces sperm cells during reproduction.
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Botany. designating or relating to a plant or its reproductive structure producing or containing microspores.
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Botany. (of seed plants) staminate.
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of, relating to, or characteristic of a male person; masculine.
a male voice.
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comprising male people.
a male choir.
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Machinery. made to fit into a corresponding open or recessed part.
a male plug.
male¹, noun
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a male person.
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Biology. an animal, plant, or plant structure that normally produces sperm cells as part of the process of reproduction.
Male², noun
a city in and the capital of the Maldives.
male-³
a combining form meaning “evil,” occurring in loanwords from Latin.
malediction.
scientific
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In organisms that reproduce sexually, being the gamete that is smaller and more motile than the other corresponding gamete of the same species (the female gamete). The sperm cells of higher animals and plants are male gametes.
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Possessing or being a structure that produces only male gametes. The testicles of humans are male reproductive organs. Male flowers possess only stamens and no carpels.
A male organism.
Related Words
See man. Male, masculine, virile are adjectives that describe men and boys or attributes and conduct culturally ascribed to them. Male, which is applied to plants and animals as well as to human beings, is often used as a biological or physiological descriptor, classifying individuals on the basis of their potential or actual ability to inseminate in bisexual reproduction. It contrasts with female in all such uses: his oldest male relative; the male parts of the flower. Masculine refers essentially to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors deemed by a culture or society to be especially appropriate to or ideally associated with men and boys. In American and Western European culture, these have traditionally included features such as strength, forthrightness, and courage: a firm, masculine handshake; a masculine impatience at indecision. Virile implies a vigor and muscularity associated with mature manhood and often carries a suggestion of sexual or procreative potency: his virile good looks; a swaggering, virile walk. See also manly.
Other Word Forms
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antimale, noun
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intermale, adjective
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maleness, noun
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supermale, noun
Etymology
Origin of male1
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Middle French ma(s)le, from Latin masculus; see masculine
Origin of male-3
From Latin; see origin at mal-
Related Words
from — Definition of male. (n.d.). In dictionary.com.
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dominate
dominate, verb (used with an object)
dominated, dominating
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to tower above; overlook; overshadow.
A tall pine dominated the landscape.
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to predominate, permeate, or characterize.
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Mathematics. (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc.
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Linguistics. (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches.
dominate, verb (used without an object)
dominated, dominating
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to rule; exercise control; predominate.
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to occupy a commanding or elevated position.
Other Word Forms
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dominating, adjective
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dominatingly, adverb
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dominative, adjective
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dominator, noun
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nondominating, adjective
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overdominate, verb (used with object)
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redominate, verb
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undominated, adjective
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well-dominated, adjective
Etymology
Origin of dominate
First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin dominātus, past participle of dominārī “to master, control,” from domin(us) “lord, master” + -ārī, infinitive verb suffix
from — Definition of dominate. (n.d.). In dictionary.com.
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male dominated
- Workforce/Industry: A job, company, or industry (e.g., STEM, construction, law enforcement) where women make up a small minority, often less than 25% of the workforce.
- Power & Leadership: Situations where men hold most senior, executive, or decision-making roles, regardless of the overall staff ratio.
- Societal/Cultural: A social structure (patriarchy) where men hold primary power, authority, and control over property. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- “The technology sector is a notoriously male-dominated field.”
- “She broke the glass ceiling in a male-dominated boardroom.” [1, 2]
from — Google Search. (n.d.-b). Retrieved May 8, 2026
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“male dominated” and “Trump”
As of May 2026, Donald Trump’s political identity, campaign strategy, and administration are heavily characterized by a, often described as, “1950s male-dominance” approach, which focuses on winning the support of men. His brand of politics has reshaped the political landscape by focusing on traditional, “alpha” masculinity, which researchers found to be a key predictor of support for him, even when controlling for other prejudices.
- Political Strategy: Trump actively campaigned to win the votes of men, particularly white, working-class men, by focusing on male-dominated industries like manufacturing and mining.
- “Manosphere” Appeal: His 2024 campaign engaged directly with “manosphere” media, appearing on podcasts and shows popular with young men, and often using laddish, aggressive rhetoric.
- Cabinet and Personnel: Reports indicate that a significant portion of his Cabinet nominees and top officials in his 2025-2026 administration have faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
- Gender Gap: Trump has maintained high support among men, with polls indicating a 13-point margin over his opponents in 2024 and significant strength among young men.
- Masculine Persona: Supporters often view him as a strong leader who “tells it like it is,” embracing a form of “hegemonic masculinity” that they believe is under attack by more progressive, modern perspectives
Impact and Reception
While this strategy has solidified his base among many men, it has also faced criticism for creating a divisive, toxic, and exclusionary culture that marginalizes women and minority groups. Critics argue that his approach fosters a “1950s retro” style of male dominance that is harmful and out of step with a modern, inclusive society. Conversely, some supporters argue that this approach addresses the issues of men who feel left behind by the modern, progressive left.
from — Google Search. (n.d.-c). Retrieved May 8, 2026
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Reasons for Restricting “Male-Dominated” and Similar Terms
- Eliminating DEI Frameworks: The administration views terms highlighting gender disparities, such as “male-dominated” or “underrepresented,” as components of “woke” ideology that promote unlawful discrimination.
- Restoring “Biological Truth”: Executive orders, such as one issued on January 20, 2025, require federal agencies to remove language that implies gender is a spectrum or that it can be separated from biological sex.
- Targeting “Gender Ideology”: The administration considers the, at times, necessary identification of gender imbalances as an element of “gender ideology,” which it aims to eliminate from federal funding and communications.
- Challenging “Disparate Impact” Analysis: By removing language that identifies industries as “male-dominated,” the administration aims to stop using “disparate impact” studies, which argue that practices appearing neutral can still disadvantage women. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
- Industry Focus: These actions have targeted initiatives designed to help women enter high-paying, male-dominated industries, such as technology or trades.
- Litigation and Policy: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has, in 2026, pursued actions against companies that focus on supporting women in male-dominated fields.
- Word Restrictions: Memos within health-related agencies have instructed staff to avoid terms like “gender,” “transgender,” “non-binary,” and gender-specific inequalities.
- Replacing “Gender” with “Sex”: Federal agencies have been ordered to replace the term “gender” with “sex” in all official documents. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
May 8, 2026
Salem, MA
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