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

Spielberg’s movie is also a tale of feminism. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025

Ultimately, feminism means doing what works for you. —Megan Angelo, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025

The result is a deserved cult film that promotes feminism and features some bona fide scares. —Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025

Many Democrats view his legacy through a different lens, as Kirk frequently spoke out against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, gun control measures, feminism and the Islamic faith. —Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 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