feminism

noun

fem·i·nism | \ ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm

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Definition of feminism

1 : the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes

2 : organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests

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Other Words from feminism

feminist \ ˈfe-mə-nist

\ noun or adjective

feministic \ ˌfe-mə-ˈni-stik

\ adjective

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Irrespective of Sandberg’s standing in the court of public opinion, which has undoubtedly changed, the conversation is moving well past her brand of feminism. — Katherine Goldstein, Vox, "I was a Sheryl Sandberg superfan. Then her “Lean In” advice failed me.," 6 Dec. 2018 For women of color, feminism and equality is a complicated subject that stems from a historical suppression of their voices within in a movement that is supposed to be for all women. — Yolanda Machado, Harper's BAZAAR, "Gemma Chan Knows Hollywood Has a Long Way to Go with Inclusion," 2 Apr. 2019 The semi-matte, blue-tone crimson has since accompanied me to workshops on fourth-wave feminism and in my semi-regular efforts to squash the patriarchy. — Jessica Bennett, Vogue, "The New, Subtly Subversive Power of Pink Lipstick," 19 Mar. 2019 To commemorate International Women's Day, Meghan Markle participated in a panel on feminism and women's empowerment organized by the Queen's Commonwealth Trust, and offered more than a few quotable insights. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Watch Meghan Markle Speak About Women's Empowerment on an International Women's Day Panel," 8 Mar. 2019 With egg sandwiches named after notable women in history, from Sausage Patti Smith to Frida Avokahlo, food truck Sunny Up combines two of my great joys in life: feminism and breakfast food. — Megan Burbank, The Seattle Times, "I biked 14 miles for a breakfast sandwich named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It was worth it.," 30 July 2018 The complexity of her thinking on feminism and politics, her body and her country, remains fresh. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Explore Google’s Sweeping Retrospective on Frida Kahlo’s Life and Legacy," 26 May 2018 Like Maria Grazia Chiuri’s previous collections, feminism and the female spirit were an inspiration. — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, "Inside Dior’s Fashion Rodeo," 26 May 2018 These men are not the first to align themselves with feminism as a way to infiltrate women’s spaces or provide themselves the benefit of the doubt. — Cate Young, Cosmopolitan, "Aziz Ansari and the Struggle to Trust the "Feminist" Men of Hollywood," 18 Jan. 2018

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feminism

noun

English Language Learners Definition of feminism

: the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities

: organized activity in support of women's rights and interests

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feminism

noun

fem·i·nism | \ ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm

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Kids Definition of feminism

1 : the belief that women and men should have equal rights and opportunities

2 : organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests

feminism

noun

fem·i·nism | \ ˈfem-ə-ˌniz-əm

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Medical Definition of feminism

: the presence of female characteristics in males

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