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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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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
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Etymology
see feminine entry 1
First Known Use
1893, in the meaning defined above
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“Feminism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminism. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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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
Medical Definition
feminism
noun
fem·i·nism
ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm
: the presence of female characteristics in males
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