fem·i·nist
ˈfe-mə-nist 
plural feminists
: a person who supports or engages in feminism
Similarly, Saint Thomas's resident nun, Sister Maureen (Ann Dowd), is no girlish cutie: She's an ardent, in-your-face feminist.—
Terrence Rafferty
Terrence RaffertyHe [Stendhal] was a feminist and … he held that to deprive women of education 'deprives society of half its potential for intellectual achievement'.—V. S. Pritchett
V. S. Pritchett
: of, relating to, supporting, or compatible with feminism
feminist theory
the feminist movement
The act of speaking is a way women come to power, telling our stories, sharing history, engaging in feminist discussion.—bell hooks
bell hooks[Patricia] Ireland, past president of the National Organization for Women, is perhaps the best-known former Pan Am flight attendant of the '60s; seven years working for the airline helped inspire her feminist activism, which included campaigning for the Equal Rights Amendment.—Sarah Rose
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Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Omisade Burney-Scott is a seventh-generation Black Southern feminist, storyteller and reproductive justice advocate on a mission to redefine menopause—and make room for the most marginalized in the now-booming menopause space.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Many of the night’s attendees also were keen to meet Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old icon who is known for her work in both the labor and feminist movements.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The novel offers a re-evaluation of her legacy, both as a writer, a resistance figure, and as a feminist.
—Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Omisade Burney-Scott is a seventh-generation Black Southern feminist, storyteller and reproductive justice advocate on a mission to redefine menopause—and make room for the most marginalized in the now-booming menopause space.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
It will be displayed at a November show at the Crocker that will celebrate feminist art and include a piece from Frida Kahlo.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Many of the night’s attendees also were keen to meet Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old icon who is known for her work in both the labor and feminist movements.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Feminist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminist. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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