feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm 
: belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
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James Factora, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
By Jones is a freelance writer with a strong focus on health, parenting, disability, and feminism.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
In Delia’s eyes, Peter is a saintly silver fox, whose fondness for baseball and the great outdoors is only eclipsed by his passion for philosophy and feminism.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
With some exceptions, these shows tend to be the safest possible version of themselves (and of feminism), as defined by multi-Emmy nominee Lessons in Chemistry.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Feminism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
1
: the theory supporting the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes
2
: organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
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feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
: the presence of female characteristics in males
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