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

Drenched in bright, saturated hues and electric light, the sculpture exemplifies her signature aesthetic—a bold blend of pop culture, feminism, South Asian motifs, and joyful rebellion. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

By Jones is a writer with a strong focus on health, parenting, disability, and feminism. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025

Positioned after Moten, McDuffie’s work frames Black Midwestern feminism not as reactionary or isolated but as globally entangled and ideologically generative, with community feminism rooted in both migration and memory. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2025

While there’s also a long tradition of funny fat women who are Black, this particular tradition of self-laceration feels born of white feminism, defined by how close the character is to the dominant paradigms of prettiness without embodying them herself. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 July 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