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

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

Steinem dedicated her life to the cause of equality and civil rights, rising from working-class roots to become a leader of the women's rights movement in the late 1960s and '70s. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 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

Lien was also a strong advocate for women's rights and gender equality. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

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