women's rights

plural noun

: legal, political, and social rights for women equal to those of men

Examples of women's rights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gloria Steinem, voice for women's rights, dies Gloria Steinem, the journalist and activist who became one of the leading voices of the women’s liberation movement of the 1970s, has died. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Even in recent years, Steinem remained an active voice advocating for women's rights, autonomy and representation. — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Journalist and activist Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fighting for women's rights, from reproductive freedom to workplace equality. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

Mirren has been a lifelong champion for women's rights; named the face of L'Oréal Paris at 69 years old; and has been married to director Taylor Hackford since 1997. — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for women's rights

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Kids Definition

women's rights

plural noun

: legal, political, and social rights for women equal to those of men