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

After Schneider’s death in 2011, her allegation became fodder for the Me Too movement’s manipulation of feminism, part of the media campaign taking down Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Brett Kavanaugh, plus Brando and Bertolucci. —Armond White, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025

That tagline really was a cultural hot button at a time when the second wave of feminism was sweeping the country. —Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025

How her brand of feminism was the power to get on with it. —Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025

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

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