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

feministic

ˌfe-mə-ˈni-stik 

adjective

Examples of feminism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lemonade, a visual album, has served as the basis of entire college courses and theses informed by race, power, and feminism. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025

Imamura’s dreamy, ethereal imagery amplifies Tolin’s triumphant text – infused with feminism and passion for art, love, and peace – and underscores Ono’s enduring impact on the global art world. —Natasha Gural, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

There’s also this thread of Native feminism throughout the exhibit, as well as the idea of landscape and creation. —Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Feb. 2025

The solemn but heavy burden of having the mantle of feminism placed upon you as a woman in the public eye in the 21st century Doing a little Indigo Girls sing-along, à la Barbie? —Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see feminine entry 1

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing feminism

• trans exclusionary radical feminism

Rhymes for feminism

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Kids Definition

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

feminist

-nəst 

noun or adjective

feministic

ˌfem-ə-ˈnis-tik 

adjective

Medical Definition

feminism

noun

fem·​i·​nism ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm 

: the presence of female characteristics in males