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

The play carries heavy themes of politics and feminism, which are met with comedy and heart. —Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

Anne Klein captured the new feminism. —Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025

As a cultural icon across music, fashion, and feminism, Kathleen has a massive, fiercely loyal, multigenerational audience that trusts her deeply. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

Ideological skirmishes over the motives and obligations of Carpenter’s music include both sincere interrogation of its feminism and smirking counteractive reprisals to that scrutiny. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 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