feminism

noun

fem·​i·​nism ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce feminism (audio)
: 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 adjective

Examples of feminism in a Sentence

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Planetary Health: Foundations and Key Concepts The groundwork for the field of planetary health was laid by a range of disciplines and movements, including medicine, ecology, health, and feminism. JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025 The usual modern spin on any movie that’s about woman and desire is rah, rah, feminism, burn the patriarchy down. Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 Yes, personal expressions in appearance are an individual's right and a foundation of feminism and individuality. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 What’s more, Baxter casts her relationship with feminism as questionable at best through her interactions with her husband. Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feminism 

Word History

Etymology

see feminine entry 1

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of feminism was in 1893

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“Feminism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminism. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

feminism

noun
fem·​i·​nism ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm How to pronounce feminism (audio)
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 noun or adjective
feministic adjective

Medical Definition

feminism

noun
fem·​i·​nism ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm How to pronounce feminism (audio)
: the presence of female characteristics in males

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